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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.05, 711.73 and 329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.05, 711.73 and 329.48 is: 454.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.05 : 711.73 = 329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.05/711.73 = 329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.05x = 711.73 × 329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.05x = 234,500.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,500.80/516.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.41

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