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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.30, 777.95 and 409.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.30, 777.95 and 409.03 is: 612.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.30 : 777.95 = 409.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.30/777.95 = 409.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.30x = 777.95 × 409.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.30x = 318,200.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,200.90/519.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.75

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