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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.42, 766.02 and 474.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.42, 766.02 and 474.70 is: 711.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.42 : 766.02 = 474.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.42/766.02 = 474.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.42x = 766.02 × 474.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.42x = 363,629.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,629.69/511.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.02

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