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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.03, 765.09 and 476.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.03, 765.09 and 476.86 is: 713.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.03 : 765.09 = 476.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.03/765.09 = 476.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.03x = 765.09 × 476.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.03x = 364,840.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,840.82/511.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.93

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