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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.98, 781.09 and 314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.98, 781.09 and 314.64 is: 472.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.98 : 781.09 = 314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.98/781.09 = 314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.98x = 781.09 × 314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.98x = 245,761.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,761.37/519.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.64

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