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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.60, 779.40 and 438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.60, 779.40 and 438.60 is: 657.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.60 : 779.40 = 438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.60/779.40 = 438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.60x = 779.40 × 438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.60x = 341,844.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,844.84/519.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.90

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