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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.34, 714.23 and 413.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.34, 714.23 and 413.18 is: 568.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.34 : 714.23 = 413.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.34/714.23 = 413.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.34x = 714.23 × 413.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.34x = 295,105.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,105.55/519.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.23

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