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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.72, 778.83 and 454.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.72, 778.83 and 454.38 is: 680.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.72 : 778.83 = 454.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.72/778.83 = 454.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.72x = 778.83 × 454.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.72x = 353,884.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,884.78/519.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.91

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