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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.83, 717.48 and 467.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.83, 717.48 and 467.28 is: 644.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.83 : 717.48 = 467.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.83/717.48 = 467.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.83x = 717.48 × 467.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.83x = 335,264.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,264.05/519.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.95

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