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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.13, 717.36 and 425.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.13, 717.36 and 425.83 is: 588.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.13 : 717.36 = 425.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.13/717.36 = 425.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.13x = 717.36 × 425.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.13x = 305,473.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,473.41/519.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.43

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