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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.14, 716.45 and 322.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.14, 716.45 and 322.77 is: 445.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.14 : 716.45 = 322.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.14/716.45 = 322.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.14x = 716.45 × 322.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.14x = 231,246.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,246.95/519.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.45

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