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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.69, 711.48 and 329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.69, 711.48 and 329.32 is: 454.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.69 : 711.48 = 329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.69/711.48 = 329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.69x = 711.48 × 329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.69x = 234,304.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,304.59/515.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.35

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