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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.68, 717.60 and 446.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.68, 717.60 and 446.72 is: 616.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.68 : 717.60 = 446.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.68/717.60 = 446.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.68x = 717.60 × 446.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.68x = 320,566.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,566.27/519.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.85

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