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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.93, 771.44 and 479.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.93, 771.44 and 479.37 is: 719.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.93 : 771.44 = 479.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.93/771.44 = 479.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.93x = 771.44 × 479.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.93x = 369,802.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,802.80/513.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.56

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