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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.78, 716.85 and 449.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.78, 716.85 and 449.82 is: 620.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.78 : 716.85 = 449.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.78/716.85 = 449.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.78x = 716.85 × 449.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.78x = 322,453.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,453.47/519.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.36

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