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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.46, 717.77 and 415.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.46, 717.77 and 415.41 is: 574.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.46 : 717.77 = 415.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.46/717.77 = 415.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.46x = 717.77 × 415.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.46x = 298,168.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,168.84/519.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.00

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