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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.22, 716.34 and 420.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.22, 716.34 and 420.94 is: 580.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.22 : 716.34 = 420.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.22/716.34 = 420.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.22x = 716.34 × 420.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.22x = 301,536.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,536.16/519.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.75

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