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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.30, 716.49 and 322.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.30, 716.49 and 322.65 is: 445.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.30 : 716.49 = 322.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.30/716.49 = 322.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.30x = 716.49 × 322.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.30x = 231,175.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,175.50/519.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.17

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