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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.86, 777.13 and 476.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.86, 777.13 and 476.15 is: 714.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.86 : 777.13 = 476.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.86/777.13 = 476.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.86x = 777.13 × 476.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.86x = 370,025.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,025.37/517.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.53

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