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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.48, 710.88 and 329.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.48, 710.88 and 329.09 is: 453.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.48 : 710.88 = 329.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.48/710.88 = 329.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.48x = 710.88 × 329.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.48x = 233,943.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,943.50/515.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.84

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