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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.60, 887.49 and 519.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.60, 887.49 and 519.48 is: 717.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.60 : 887.49 = 519.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.60/887.49 = 519.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.60x = 887.49 × 519.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.60x = 461,033.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,033.31/642.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.45

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