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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.29, 716.88 and 322.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.29, 716.88 and 322.87 is: 445.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.29 : 716.88 = 322.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.29/716.88 = 322.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.29x = 716.88 × 322.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.29x = 231,455.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,455.46/519.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.72

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