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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.88, 776 and 476.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.88, 776 and 476.60 is: 711.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.88 : 776 = 476.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.88/776 = 476.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.88x = 776 × 476.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.88x = 369,841.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,841.60/519.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.40

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