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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.21, 777.89 and 462.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.21, 777.89 and 462.71 is: 693.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.21 : 777.89 = 462.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.21/777.89 = 462.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.21x = 777.89 × 462.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.21x = 359,937.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,937.48/519.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.25

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