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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.10, 716.48 and 322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.10, 716.48 and 322.76 is: 445.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.10 : 716.48 = 322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.10/716.48 = 322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.10x = 716.48 × 322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.10x = 231,251.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,251.08/519.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.48

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