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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.65, 779.76 and 404.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.65, 779.76 and 404.33 is: 606.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.65 : 779.76 = 404.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.65/779.76 = 404.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.65x = 779.76 × 404.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.65x = 315,280.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,280.36/519.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.72

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