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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519, 716.34 and 322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519, 716.34 and 322.62 is: 445.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519 : 716.34 = 322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519/716.34 = 322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519x = 716.34 × 322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519x = 231,105.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,105.61/519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.29

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