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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.68, 717.52 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.68, 717.52 and 323.28 is: 446.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.68 : 717.52 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.68/717.52 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.68x = 717.52 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.68x = 231,959.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,959.87/519.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.35

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