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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.65, 716.43 and 430.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.65, 716.43 and 430.80 is: 593.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.65 : 716.43 = 430.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.65/716.43 = 430.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.65x = 716.43 × 430.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.65x = 308,638.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,638.04/519.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.93

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