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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.93, 718.17 and 473.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.93, 718.17 and 473.34 is: 653.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.93 : 718.17 = 473.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.93/718.17 = 473.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.93x = 718.17 × 473.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.93x = 339,938.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,938.59/519.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.82

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