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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.09, 716.49 and 460.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.09, 716.49 and 460.50 is: 635.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.09 : 716.49 = 460.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.09/716.49 = 460.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.09x = 716.49 × 460.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.09x = 329,943.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,943.65/519.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.62

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