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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.98, 717.62 and 323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.98, 717.62 and 323.46 is: 446.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.98 : 717.62 = 323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.98/717.62 = 323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.98x = 717.62 × 323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.98x = 232,119.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,119.75/519.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.41

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