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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.72, 777.60 and 442.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.72, 777.60 and 442.87 is: 662.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.72 : 777.60 = 442.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.72/777.60 = 442.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.72x = 777.60 × 442.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.72x = 344,373.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,373.77/519.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.62

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