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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.49, 710.80 and 328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.49, 710.80 and 328.68 is: 453.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.49 : 710.80 = 328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.49/710.80 = 328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.49x = 710.80 × 328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.49x = 233,625.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,625.74/515.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.21

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