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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.48, 779.26 and 459.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.48, 779.26 and 459.16 is: 688.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.48 : 779.26 = 459.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.48/779.26 = 459.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.48x = 779.26 × 459.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.48x = 357,805.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,805.02/519.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.78

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