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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.63, 716.45 and 436.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.63, 716.45 and 436.55 is: 601.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.63 : 716.45 = 436.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.63/716.45 = 436.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.63x = 716.45 × 436.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.63x = 312,765.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,765.86/519.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.90

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