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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.46, 716.83 and 298.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.46, 716.83 and 298.49 is: 411.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.46 : 716.83 = 298.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.46/716.83 = 298.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.46x = 716.83 × 298.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.46x = 213,966.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,966.59/519.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.90

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