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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.61, 717.14 and 323.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.61, 717.14 and 323.18 is: 446.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.61 : 717.14 = 323.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.61/717.14 = 323.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.61x = 717.14 × 323.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.61x = 231,766.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,766.69/519.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.04

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