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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.58, 716.34 and 454.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.58, 716.34 and 454.06 is: 626.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.58 : 716.34 = 454.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.58/716.34 = 454.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.58x = 716.34 × 454.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.58x = 325,261.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,261.34/519.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.01

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