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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.46, 716.76 and 333.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.46, 716.76 and 333.11 is: 459.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.46 : 716.76 = 333.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.46/716.76 = 333.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.46x = 716.76 × 333.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.46x = 238,761.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,761.72/519.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.64

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