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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.76, 707.52 and 472.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.76, 707.52 and 472.72 is: 651.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.76 : 707.52 = 472.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.76/707.52 = 472.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.76x = 707.52 × 472.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.76x = 334,458.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,458.85/513.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.00

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