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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.28, 716.58 and 436.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.28, 716.58 and 436.19 is: 601.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.28 : 716.58 = 436.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.28/716.58 = 436.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.28x = 716.58 × 436.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.28x = 312,561.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,561.45/519.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.92

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