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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.14, 760.78 and 476.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.14, 760.78 and 476.76 is: 715.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.14 : 760.78 = 476.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.14/760.78 = 476.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.14x = 760.78 × 476.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.14x = 362,709.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,709.47/507.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.21

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