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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.44, 716.72 and 323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.44, 716.72 and 323 is: 445.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.44 : 716.72 = 323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.44/716.72 = 323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.44x = 716.72 × 323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.44x = 231,500.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,500.56/519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.67

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