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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.01, 715.64 and 425.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.01, 715.64 and 425.46 is: 586.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.01 : 715.64 = 425.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.01/715.64 = 425.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.01x = 715.64 × 425.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.01x = 304,476.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,476.19/519.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.65

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