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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.42, 904.63 and 519.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.42, 904.63 and 519.94 is: 778.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.42 : 904.63 = 519.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.42/904.63 = 519.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.42x = 904.63 × 519.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.42x = 470,353.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,353.32/604.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.19

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