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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.62, 717.38 and 323.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.62, 717.38 and 323.39 is: 446.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.62 : 717.38 = 323.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.62/717.38 = 323.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.62x = 717.38 × 323.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.62x = 231,995.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,995.82/519.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.48

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