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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.38, 716.81 and 445.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.38, 716.81 and 445.94 is: 615.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.38 : 716.81 = 445.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.38/716.81 = 445.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.38x = 716.81 × 445.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.38x = 319,654.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,654.25/519.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.45

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