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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.93, 768.26 and 473.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.93, 768.26 and 473.92 is: 711.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.93 : 768.26 = 473.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.93/768.26 = 473.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.93x = 768.26 × 473.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.93x = 364,093.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,093.78/511.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.22

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