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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.36, 716.88 and 457.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.36, 716.88 and 457.80 is: 631.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.36 : 716.88 = 457.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.36/716.88 = 457.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.36x = 716.88 × 457.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.36x = 328,187.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,187.66/519.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.91

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