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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.09, 715.84 and 466.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.09, 715.84 and 466.06 is: 642.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.09 : 715.84 = 466.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.09/715.84 = 466.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.09x = 715.84 × 466.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.09x = 333,624.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,624.39/519.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.71

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