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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.99, 779.94 and 313.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.99, 779.94 and 313.17 is: 469.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.99 : 779.94 = 313.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.99/779.94 = 313.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.99x = 779.94 × 313.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.99x = 244,253.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,253.81/519.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.73

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