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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.78, 779.60 and 433.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.78, 779.60 and 433.66 is: 650.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.78 : 779.60 = 433.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.78/779.60 = 433.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.78x = 779.60 × 433.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.78x = 338,081.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,081.34/519.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.43

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