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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.46, 711.48 and 328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.46, 711.48 and 328.86 is: 453.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.46 : 711.48 = 328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.46/711.48 = 328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.46x = 711.48 × 328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.46x = 233,977.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,977.31/515.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.92

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