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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.50, 715.79 and 444.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.50, 715.79 and 444.78 is: 612.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.50 : 715.79 = 444.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.50/715.79 = 444.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.50x = 715.79 × 444.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.50x = 318,366.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,366.85/519.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.84

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