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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.32, 780.69 and 481.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.32, 780.69 and 481.28 is: 723.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.32 : 780.69 = 481.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.32/780.69 = 481.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.32x = 780.69 × 481.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.32x = 375,730.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,730.48/519.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.50

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