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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.65, 716.71 and 339.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.65, 716.71 and 339.83 is: 468.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.65 : 716.71 = 339.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.65/716.71 = 339.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.65x = 716.71 × 339.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.65x = 243,559.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,559.56/519.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.70

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