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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.92, 717.54 and 446.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.92, 717.54 and 446.48 is: 616.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.92 : 717.54 = 446.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.92/717.54 = 446.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.92x = 717.54 × 446.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.92x = 320,367.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,367.26/519.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.19

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