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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.71, 780.77 and 479.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.71, 780.77 and 479.61 is: 720.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.71 : 780.77 = 479.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.71/780.77 = 479.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.71x = 780.77 × 479.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.71x = 374,466.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,466.30/519.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.54

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