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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.44, 712.80 and 329.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.44, 712.80 and 329.89 is: 455.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.44 : 712.80 = 329.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.44/712.80 = 329.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.44x = 712.80 × 329.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.44x = 235,145.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,145.59/516.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.32

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