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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.39, 717.12 and 322.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.39, 717.12 and 322.97 is: 445.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.39 : 717.12 = 322.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.39/717.12 = 322.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.39x = 717.12 × 322.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.39x = 231,604.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,604.66/519.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.92

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