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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.22, 715.26 and 436.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.22, 715.26 and 436.78 is: 601.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.22 : 715.26 = 436.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.22/715.26 = 436.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.22x = 715.26 × 436.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.22x = 312,411.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,411.26/519.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.69

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