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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.78, 716.60 and 430.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.78, 716.60 and 430.93 is: 594.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.78 : 716.60 = 430.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.78/716.60 = 430.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.78x = 716.60 × 430.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.78x = 308,803.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,803.72/519.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.10

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