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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.16, 716.97 and 474.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.16, 716.97 and 474.73 is: 655.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.16 : 716.97 = 474.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.16/716.97 = 474.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.16x = 716.97 × 474.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.16x = 340,367.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,367.17/519.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.61

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