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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.49, 716.89 and 332.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.49, 716.89 and 332.92 is: 459.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.49 : 716.89 = 332.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.49/716.89 = 332.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.49x = 716.89 × 332.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.49x = 238,661.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,661.77/519.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.42

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