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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.54, 765.99 and 479.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.54, 765.99 and 479.52 is: 715.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.54 : 765.99 = 479.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.54/765.99 = 479.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.54x = 765.99 × 479.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.54x = 367,307.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,307.52/513.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.25

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