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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.31, 778.50 and 474.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.31, 778.50 and 474.22 is: 710.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.31 : 778.50 = 474.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.31/778.50 = 474.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.31x = 778.50 × 474.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.31x = 369,180.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,180.27/519.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.91

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