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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.31, 716.75 and 323.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.31, 716.75 and 323.02 is: 445.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.31 : 716.75 = 323.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.31/716.75 = 323.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.31x = 716.75 × 323.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.31x = 231,524.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,524.59/519.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.83

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