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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.27, 774.59 and 480.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.27, 774.59 and 480.52 is: 716.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.27 : 774.59 = 480.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.27/774.59 = 480.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.27x = 774.59 × 480.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.27x = 372,205.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,205.99/519.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.79

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