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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.75, 783.21 and 430.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.75, 783.21 and 430.45 is: 648.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.75 : 783.21 = 430.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.75/783.21 = 430.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.75x = 783.21 × 430.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.75x = 337,130.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,130.59/519.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.65

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