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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.20, 774.78 and 480.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.20, 774.78 and 480.44 is: 721.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.20 : 774.78 = 480.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.20/774.78 = 480.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.20x = 774.78 × 480.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.20x = 372,235.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,235.30/516.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.11

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