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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.43, 711.41 and 328.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.43, 711.41 and 328.89 is: 453.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.43 : 711.41 = 328.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.43/711.41 = 328.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.43x = 711.41 × 328.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.43x = 233,975.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,975.63/515.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.94

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