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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.98, 715.80 and 454.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.98, 715.80 and 454.40 is: 625.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.98 : 715.80 = 454.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.98/715.80 = 454.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.98x = 715.80 × 454.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.98x = 325,259.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,259.52/519.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.52

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