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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.95, 780.91 and 314.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.95, 780.91 and 314.89 is: 472.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.95 : 780.91 = 314.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.95/780.91 = 314.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.95x = 780.91 × 314.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.95x = 245,898.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,898.01/519.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.92

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