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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519, 715.16 and 425.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519, 715.16 and 425.46 is: 586.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519 : 715.16 = 425.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519/715.16 = 425.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519x = 715.16 × 425.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519x = 304,271.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,271.97/519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.27

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