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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.83, 779.74 and 411.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.83, 779.74 and 411.69 is: 617.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.83 : 779.74 = 411.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.83/779.74 = 411.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.83x = 779.74 × 411.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.83x = 321,009.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,009.10/519.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.53

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