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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.03, 715.89 and 322.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.03, 715.89 and 322.65 is: 445.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.03 : 715.89 = 322.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.03/715.89 = 322.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.03x = 715.89 × 322.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.03x = 230,981.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,981.91/519.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.03

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