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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.34, 777.62 and 313.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.34, 777.62 and 313.62 is: 469.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.34 : 777.62 = 313.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.34/777.62 = 313.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.34x = 777.62 × 313.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.34x = 243,877.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,877.18/519.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.59

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