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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.85, 717.45 and 323.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.85, 717.45 and 323.35 is: 446.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.85 : 717.45 = 323.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.85/717.45 = 323.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.85x = 717.45 × 323.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.85x = 231,987.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,987.46/519.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.26

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