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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.56, 716.96 and 323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.56, 716.96 and 323 is: 445.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.56 : 716.96 = 323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.56/716.96 = 323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.56x = 716.96 × 323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.56x = 231,578.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,578.08/519.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.72

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