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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.04, 775.80 and 300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.04, 775.80 and 300.96 is: 450.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.04 : 775.80 = 300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.04/775.80 = 300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.04x = 775.80 × 300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.04x = 233,484.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,484.77/518.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.71

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