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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.84, 717.80 and 445.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.84, 717.80 and 445.86 is: 615.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.84 : 717.80 = 445.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.84/717.80 = 445.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.84x = 717.80 × 445.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.84x = 320,036.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,036.08/519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.64

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