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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.62, 778.51 and 463.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.62, 778.51 and 463.12 is: 693.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.62 : 778.51 = 463.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.62/778.51 = 463.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.62x = 778.51 × 463.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.62x = 360,537.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,537.34/519.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.85

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