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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.14, 716.54 and 332.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.14, 716.54 and 332.79 is: 459.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.14 : 716.54 = 332.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.14/716.54 = 332.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.14x = 716.54 × 332.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.14x = 238,453.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,453.00/519.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.32

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