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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.96, 717.33 and 478.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.96, 717.33 and 478.51 is: 660.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.96 : 717.33 = 478.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.96/717.33 = 478.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.96x = 717.33 × 478.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.96x = 343,249.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,249.58/519.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.15

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