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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.05, 779.26 and 476.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.05, 779.26 and 476.07 is: 714.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.05 : 779.26 = 476.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.05/779.26 = 476.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.05x = 779.26 × 476.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.05x = 370,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,981.12/519.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.73

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