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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.40, 714.99 and 463.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.40, 714.99 and 463.06 is: 637.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.40 : 714.99 = 463.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.40/714.99 = 463.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.40x = 714.99 × 463.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.40x = 331,083.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,083.27/519.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.43

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