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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.96, 717.40 and 330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.96, 717.40 and 330.96 is: 456.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.96 : 717.40 = 330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.96/717.40 = 330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.96x = 717.40 × 330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.96x = 237,430.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,430.70/519.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.63

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