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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.20, 714.38 and 449.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.20, 714.38 and 449.03 is: 617.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.20 : 714.38 = 449.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.20/714.38 = 449.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.20x = 714.38 × 449.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.20x = 320,777.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,777.59/519.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.83

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