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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.52, 715.02 and 445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.52, 715.02 and 445 is: 612.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.52 : 715.02 = 445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.52/715.02 = 445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.52x = 715.02 × 445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.52x = 318,183.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,183.90/519.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.46

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