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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.68, 830.96 and 519.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.68, 830.96 and 519.64 is: 716.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.68 : 830.96 = 519.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.68/830.96 = 519.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.68x = 830.96 × 519.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.68x = 431,800.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,800.05/602.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.47

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