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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.93, 773.81 and 299.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.93, 773.81 and 299.85 is: 448.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.93 : 773.81 = 299.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.93/773.81 = 299.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.93x = 773.81 × 299.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.93x = 232,025.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,025.43/516.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.85

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