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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.30, 716.45 and 464.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.30, 716.45 and 464.22 is: 640.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.30 : 716.45 = 464.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.30/716.45 = 464.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.30x = 716.45 × 464.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.30x = 332,588.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,588.10/519.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.45

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