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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.83, 777.44 and 462.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.83, 777.44 and 462.45 is: 691.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.83 : 777.44 = 462.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.83/777.44 = 462.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.83x = 777.44 × 462.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.83x = 359,528.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,528.28/519.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.63

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