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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.98, 717.18 and 442.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.98, 717.18 and 442.04 is: 609.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.98 : 717.18 = 442.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.98/717.18 = 442.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.98x = 717.18 × 442.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.98x = 317,022.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,022.25/519.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.68

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