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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.28, 718.46 and 440.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.28, 718.46 and 440.34 is: 609.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.28 : 718.46 = 440.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.28/718.46 = 440.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.28x = 718.46 × 440.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.28x = 316,366.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,366.68/519.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.24

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