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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.42, 778.98 and 427.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.42, 778.98 and 427.89 is: 641.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.42 : 778.98 = 427.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.42/778.98 = 427.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.42x = 778.98 × 427.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.42x = 333,316.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,316.68/519.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.71

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