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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.48, 778.02 and 313.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.48, 778.02 and 313.59 is: 469.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.48 : 778.02 = 313.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.48/778.02 = 313.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.48x = 778.02 × 313.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.48x = 243,979.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,979.29/519.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.66

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