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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519, 716.71 and 444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519, 716.71 and 444.88 is: 614.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519 : 716.71 = 444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519/716.71 = 444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519x = 716.71 × 444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519x = 318,849.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,849.94/519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.35

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