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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.34, 776.28 and 476.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.34, 776.28 and 476.04 is: 714.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.34 : 776.28 = 476.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.34/776.28 = 476.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.34x = 776.28 × 476.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.34x = 369,540.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,540.33/517.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.31

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