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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.84, 773.98 and 299.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.84, 773.98 and 299.76 is: 448.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.84 : 773.98 = 299.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.84/773.98 = 299.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.84x = 773.98 × 299.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.84x = 232,008.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,008.24/516.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.90

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