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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.95, 777.78 and 474.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.95, 777.78 and 474.33 is: 709.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.95 : 777.78 = 474.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.95/777.78 = 474.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.95x = 777.78 × 474.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.95x = 368,920.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,920.50/519.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.54

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