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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.46, 715.68 and 426.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.46, 715.68 and 426.22 is: 587.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.46 : 715.68 = 426.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.46/715.68 = 426.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.46x = 715.68 × 426.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.46x = 305,037.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,037.13/519.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.22

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