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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.13, 774.89 and 457.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.13, 774.89 and 457.62 is: 683.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.13 : 774.89 = 457.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.13/774.89 = 457.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.13x = 774.89 × 457.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.13x = 354,604.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,604.85/519.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.08

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