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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.63, 716.90 and 323.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.63, 716.90 and 323.21 is: 445.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.63 : 716.90 = 323.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.63/716.90 = 323.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.63x = 716.90 × 323.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.63x = 231,704.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,704.05/519.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.90

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