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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.70, 778.46 and 403.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.70, 778.46 and 403.72 is: 604.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.70 : 778.46 = 403.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.70/778.46 = 403.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.70x = 778.46 × 403.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.70x = 314,279.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,279.87/519.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.73

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