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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519, 714.98 and 436.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519, 714.98 and 436.12 is: 600.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519 : 714.98 = 436.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519/714.98 = 436.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519x = 714.98 × 436.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519x = 311,817.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,817.08/519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.80

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