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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.70, 717.16 and 298.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.70, 717.16 and 298.49 is: 411.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.70 : 717.16 = 298.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.70/717.16 = 298.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.70x = 717.16 × 298.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.70x = 214,063.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,063.60/519.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.90

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