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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.89, 767.58 and 474.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.89, 767.58 and 474.84 is: 712.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.89 : 767.58 = 474.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.89/767.58 = 474.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.89x = 767.58 × 474.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.89x = 364,477.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,477.69/511.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.02

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