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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.87, 717.00 and 414.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.87, 717.00 and 414.77 is: 572.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.87 : 717.00 = 414.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.87/717.00 = 414.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.87x = 717.00 × 414.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.87x = 297,391.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,391.32/519.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.05

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