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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.60, 779.40 and 411.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.60, 779.40 and 411.48 is: 617.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.60 : 779.40 = 411.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.60/779.40 = 411.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.60x = 779.40 × 411.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.60x = 320,707.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,707.51/519.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.22

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