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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.07, 778.91 and 478.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.07, 778.91 and 478.98 is: 718.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.07 : 778.91 = 478.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.07/778.91 = 478.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.07x = 778.91 × 478.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.07x = 373,082.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,082.31/519.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.75

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