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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.44, 777.48 and 429.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.44, 777.48 and 429.52 is: 642.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.44 : 777.48 = 429.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.44/777.48 = 429.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.44x = 777.48 × 429.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.44x = 333,943.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,943.21/519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.89

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