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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.23, 716.42 and 322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.23, 716.42 and 322.62 is: 445.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.23 : 716.42 = 322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.23/716.42 = 322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.23x = 716.42 × 322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.23x = 231,129.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,129.81/519.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.14

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