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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.06, 715.79 and 440.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.06, 715.79 and 440.29 is: 607.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.06 : 715.79 = 440.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.06/715.79 = 440.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.06x = 715.79 × 440.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.06x = 315,154.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,154.49/519.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.16

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