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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.68, 779.65 and 154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.68, 779.65 and 154.46 is: 231.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.68 : 779.65 = 154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.68/779.65 = 154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.68x = 779.65 × 154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.68x = 120,426.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,426.30/519.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.73

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