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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.48, 717.02 and 322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.48, 717.02 and 322.88 is: 445.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.48 : 717.02 = 322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.48/717.02 = 322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.48x = 717.02 × 322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.48x = 231,511.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,511.42/519.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.66

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