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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.48, 777.60 and 474.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.48, 777.60 and 474.66 is: 710.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.48 : 777.60 = 474.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.48/777.60 = 474.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.48x = 777.60 × 474.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.48x = 369,095.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,095.62/519.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.51

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