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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.48, 716.94 and 298.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.48, 716.94 and 298.45 is: 411.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.48 : 716.94 = 298.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.48/716.94 = 298.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.48x = 716.94 × 298.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.48x = 213,965.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,965.67/519.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.89

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