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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.41, 830.39 and 519.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.41, 830.39 and 519.41 is: 717.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.41 : 830.39 = 519.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.41/830.39 = 519.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.41x = 830.39 × 519.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.41x = 431,306.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,306.12/601.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.16

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