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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.96, 718.46 and 415.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.96, 718.46 and 415.91 is: 574.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.96 : 718.46 = 415.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.96/718.46 = 415.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.96x = 718.46 × 415.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.96x = 298,814.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,814.70/519.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.69

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