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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.74, 779.10 and 314.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.74, 779.10 and 314.36 is: 471.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.74 : 779.10 = 314.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.74/779.10 = 314.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.74x = 779.10 × 314.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.74x = 244,917.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,917.88/519.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.23

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