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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.44, 716.62 and 317.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.44, 716.62 and 317.45 is: 437.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.44 : 716.62 = 317.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.44/716.62 = 317.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.44x = 716.62 × 317.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.44x = 227,493.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,493.21/519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.95

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