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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.77, 715.82 and 431.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.77, 715.82 and 431.64 is: 594.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.77 : 715.82 = 431.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.77/715.82 = 431.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.77x = 715.82 × 431.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.77x = 308,974.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,974.39/519.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.45

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