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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.28, 715.91 and 430.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.28, 715.91 and 430.42 is: 593.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.28 : 715.91 = 430.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.28/715.91 = 430.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.28x = 715.91 × 430.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.28x = 308,141.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,141.98/519.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.40

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