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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.40, 773.39 and 476.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.40, 773.39 and 476.06 is: 710.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.40 : 773.39 = 476.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.40/773.39 = 476.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.40x = 773.39 × 476.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.40x = 368,179.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,179.60/518.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.22

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