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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.64, 779.76 and 474.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.64, 779.76 and 474.51 is: 710.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.64 : 779.76 = 474.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.64/779.76 = 474.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.64x = 779.76 × 474.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.64x = 370,002.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,002.46/520.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.66

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