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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.37, 716.75 and 322.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.37, 716.75 and 322.95 is: 445.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.37 : 716.75 = 322.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.37/716.75 = 322.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.37x = 716.75 × 322.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.37x = 231,474.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,474.41/519.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.68

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