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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.87, 775.98 and 476.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.87, 775.98 and 476.58 is: 711.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.87 : 775.98 = 476.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.87/775.98 = 476.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.87x = 775.98 × 476.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.87x = 369,816.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,816.55/519.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.36

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