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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.15, 766.46 and 474.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.15, 766.46 and 474.09 is: 710.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.15 : 766.46 = 474.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.15/766.46 = 474.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.15x = 766.46 × 474.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.15x = 363,364.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,364.82/511.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.88

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