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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.93, 717.48 and 298.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.93, 717.48 and 298.89 is: 412.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.93 : 717.48 = 298.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.93/717.48 = 298.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.93x = 717.48 × 298.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.93x = 214,447.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,447.60/519.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.45

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