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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.49, 716.96 and 298.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.49, 716.96 and 298.47 is: 411.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.49 : 716.96 = 298.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.49/716.96 = 298.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.49x = 716.96 × 298.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.49x = 213,991.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,991.05/519.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.93

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