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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.58, 717 and 323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.58, 717 and 323.44 is: 446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.58 : 717 = 323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.58/717 = 323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.58x = 717 × 323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.58x = 231,906.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,906.48/519.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.33

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