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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.79, 717.57 and 323.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.79, 717.57 and 323.37 is: 446.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.79 : 717.57 = 323.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.79/717.57 = 323.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.79x = 717.57 × 323.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.79x = 232,037.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,037.02/519.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.41

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