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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.86, 717.46 and 432.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.86, 717.46 and 432.38 is: 596.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.86 : 717.46 = 432.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.86/717.46 = 432.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.86x = 717.46 × 432.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.86x = 310,215.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,215.35/519.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.73

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