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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.21, 779.32 and 433.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.21, 779.32 and 433.09 is: 650.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.21 : 779.32 = 433.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.21/779.32 = 433.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.21x = 779.32 × 433.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.21x = 337,515.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,515.70/519.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.06

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