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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.84, 717.30 and 446.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.84, 717.30 and 446.76 is: 616.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.84 : 717.30 = 446.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.84/717.30 = 446.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.84x = 717.30 × 446.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.84x = 320,460.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,460.95/519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.46

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