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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.58, 779.19 and 325.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.58, 779.19 and 325.96 is: 488.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.58 : 779.19 = 325.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.58/779.19 = 325.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.58x = 779.19 × 325.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.58x = 253,984.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,984.77/519.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.83

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