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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.87, 713.43 and 320.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.87, 713.43 and 320.45 is: 442.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.87 : 713.43 = 320.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.87/713.43 = 320.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.87x = 713.43 × 320.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.87x = 228,615.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,615.08/516.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.31

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