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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.56, 716.64 and 441.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.56, 716.64 and 441.40 is: 608.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.56 : 716.64 = 441.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.56/716.64 = 441.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.56x = 716.64 × 441.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.56x = 316,324.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,324.90/519.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.83

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