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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.44, 716.86 and 323.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.44, 716.86 and 323.08 is: 445.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.44 : 716.86 = 323.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.44/716.86 = 323.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.44x = 716.86 × 323.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.44x = 231,603.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,603.13/519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.87

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