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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.24, 773.79 and 474.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.24, 773.79 and 474.03 is: 711.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.24 : 773.79 = 474.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.24/773.79 = 474.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.24x = 773.79 × 474.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.24x = 366,793.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,793.43/515.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.90

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