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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.28, 717.27 and 457.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.28, 717.27 and 457.32 is: 631.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.28 : 717.27 = 457.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.28/717.27 = 457.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.28x = 717.27 × 457.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.28x = 328,021.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,021.92/519.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.69

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