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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.84, 716.64 and 426.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.84, 716.64 and 426.12 is: 587.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.84 : 716.64 = 426.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.84/716.64 = 426.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.84x = 716.64 × 426.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.84x = 305,374.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,374.64/519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.44

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