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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.48, 716.79 and 309.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.48, 716.79 and 309.65 is: 427.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.48 : 716.79 = 309.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.48/716.79 = 309.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.48x = 716.79 × 309.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.48x = 221,955.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,955.63/519.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.27

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