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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.72, 779.34 and 423.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.72, 779.34 and 423.24 is: 634.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.72 : 779.34 = 423.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.72/779.34 = 423.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.72x = 779.34 × 423.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.72x = 329,847.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,847.86/519.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.66

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