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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.08, 762.84 and 474.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.08, 762.84 and 474.96 is: 708.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.08 : 762.84 = 474.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.08/762.84 = 474.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.08x = 762.84 × 474.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.08x = 362,318.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,318.49/511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.93

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