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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.77, 777.33 and 471.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.77, 777.33 and 471.32 is: 704.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.77 : 777.33 = 471.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.77/777.33 = 471.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.77x = 777.33 × 471.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.77x = 366,374.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,374.58/519.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.87

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