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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.88, 717.94 and 323.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.88, 717.94 and 323.48 is: 446.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.88 : 717.94 = 323.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.88/717.94 = 323.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.88x = 717.94 × 323.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.88x = 232,239.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,239.23/519.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.72

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