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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.48, 844.56 and 519.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.48, 844.56 and 519.60 is: 716.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.48 : 844.56 = 519.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.48/844.56 = 519.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.48x = 844.56 × 519.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.48x = 438,833.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,833.38/612.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.49

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