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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519, 778.15 and 473.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519, 778.15 and 473.77 is: 710.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519 : 778.15 = 473.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519/778.15 = 473.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519x = 778.15 × 473.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519x = 368,664.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,664.13/519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.34

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