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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.12, 715.71 and 430.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.12, 715.71 and 430.29 is: 593.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.12 : 715.71 = 430.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.12/715.71 = 430.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.12x = 715.71 × 430.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.12x = 307,962.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,962.86/519.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.24

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