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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.70, 717.10 and 323.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.70, 717.10 and 323.48 is: 446.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.70 : 717.10 = 323.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.70/717.10 = 323.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.70x = 717.10 × 323.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.70x = 231,963.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,963.11/519.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.34

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