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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.09, 716.22 and 477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.09, 716.22 and 477.60 is: 658.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.09 : 716.22 = 477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.09/716.22 = 477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.09x = 716.22 × 477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.09x = 342,066.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,066.67/519.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.97

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