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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516, 774.18 and 476.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516, 774.18 and 476.04 is: 714.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516 : 774.18 = 476.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516/774.18 = 476.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516x = 774.18 × 476.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516x = 368,540.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,540.65/516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.23

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