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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.67, 779.49 and 154.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.67, 779.49 and 154.47 is: 231.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.67 : 779.49 = 154.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.67/779.49 = 154.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.67x = 779.49 × 154.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.67x = 120,407.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,407.82/519.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.70

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