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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.45, 779.46 and 397.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.45, 779.46 and 397.35 is: 596.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.45 : 779.46 = 397.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.45/779.46 = 397.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.45x = 779.46 × 397.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.45x = 309,718.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,718.43/519.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.24

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