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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.28, 779.42 and 324.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.28, 779.42 and 324.66 is: 487.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.28 : 779.42 = 324.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.28/779.42 = 324.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.28x = 779.42 × 324.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.28x = 253,046.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,046.50/519.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.30

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