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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.65, 780.68 and 446.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.65, 780.68 and 446.75 is: 671.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.65 : 780.68 = 446.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.65/780.68 = 446.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.65x = 780.68 × 446.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.65x = 348,766.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,766.00/519.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.16

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