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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.80, 717.48 and 415.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.80, 717.48 and 415.62 is: 573.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.80 : 717.48 = 415.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.80/717.48 = 415.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.80x = 717.48 × 415.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.80x = 298,199.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,199.04/519.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.69

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