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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.39, 717.03 and 332.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.39, 717.03 and 332.94 is: 459.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.39 : 717.03 = 332.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.39/717.03 = 332.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.39x = 717.03 × 332.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.39x = 238,727.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,727.97/519.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.63

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