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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.47, 716.57 and 309.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.47, 716.57 and 309.51 is: 426.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.47 : 716.57 = 309.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.47/716.57 = 309.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.47x = 716.57 × 309.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.47x = 221,784.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,784.03/519.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.95

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