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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.66, 780.27 and 325.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.66, 780.27 and 325.89 is: 489.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.66 : 780.27 = 325.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.66/780.27 = 325.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.66x = 780.27 × 325.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.66x = 254,282.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,282.19/519.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.32

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