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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.64, 717.14 and 333.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.64, 717.14 and 333.12 is: 459.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.64 : 717.14 = 333.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.64/717.14 = 333.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.64x = 717.14 × 333.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.64x = 238,893.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,893.68/519.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.73

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