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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.21, 716.82 and 322.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.21, 716.82 and 322.99 is: 445.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.21 : 716.82 = 322.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.21/716.82 = 322.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.21x = 716.82 × 322.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.21x = 231,522.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,522.69/519.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.91

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