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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.87, 717.06 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.87, 717.06 and 323.28 is: 445.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.87 : 717.06 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.87/717.06 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.87x = 717.06 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.87x = 231,811.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,811.16/519.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.90

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