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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.71, 717.35 and 323.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.71, 717.35 and 323.10 is: 445.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.71 : 717.35 = 323.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.71/717.35 = 323.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.71x = 717.35 × 323.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.71x = 231,774.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,774.17/519.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.97

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