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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.20, 716.96 and 323.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.20, 716.96 and 323.05 is: 446.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.20 : 716.96 = 323.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.20/716.96 = 323.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.20x = 716.96 × 323.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.20x = 231,608.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,608.73/519.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.09

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