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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.63, 715.68 and 432.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.63, 715.68 and 432.15 is: 595.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.63 : 715.68 = 432.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.63/715.68 = 432.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.63x = 715.68 × 432.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.63x = 309,281.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,281.11/519.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.19

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