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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.46, 716.80 and 286.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.46, 716.80 and 286.59 is: 395.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.46 : 716.80 = 286.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.46/716.80 = 286.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.46x = 716.80 × 286.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.46x = 205,427.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,427.71/519.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.46

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