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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.73, 780.62 and 314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.73, 780.62 and 314.70 is: 472.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.73 : 780.62 = 314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.73/780.62 = 314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.73x = 780.62 × 314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.73x = 245,661.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,661.11/519.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.67

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