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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.42, 777.75 and 428.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.42, 777.75 and 428.52 is: 641.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.42 : 777.75 = 428.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.42/777.75 = 428.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.42x = 777.75 × 428.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.42x = 333,281.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,281.43/519.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.64

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