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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.12, 778.05 and 464.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.12, 778.05 and 464.45 is: 696.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.12 : 778.05 = 464.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.12/778.05 = 464.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.12x = 778.05 × 464.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.12x = 361,361.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,361.43/519.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.10

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