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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.05, 715.46 and 455.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.05, 715.46 and 455.87 is: 628.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.05 : 715.46 = 455.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.05/715.46 = 455.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.05x = 715.46 × 455.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.05x = 326,156.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,156.26/519.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.37

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