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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.62, 717.39 and 333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.62, 717.39 and 333.18 is: 459.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.62 : 717.39 = 333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.62/717.39 = 333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.62x = 717.39 × 333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.62x = 239,020.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,020.00/519.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.99

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