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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.69, 779.72 and 314.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.69, 779.72 and 314.40 is: 471.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.69 : 779.72 = 314.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.69/779.72 = 314.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.69x = 779.72 × 314.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.69x = 245,144.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,144.75/519.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.71

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