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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.70, 777.27 and 462.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.70, 777.27 and 462.31 is: 691.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.70 : 777.27 = 462.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.70/777.27 = 462.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.70x = 777.27 × 462.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.70x = 359,339.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,339.69/519.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.44

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