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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.68, 782.04 and 468.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.68, 782.04 and 468.56 is: 705.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.68 : 782.04 = 468.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.68/782.04 = 468.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.68x = 782.04 × 468.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.68x = 366,432.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,432.66/519.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.11

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