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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.04, 777.06 and 427.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.04, 777.06 and 427.46 is: 641.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.04 : 777.06 = 427.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.04/777.06 = 427.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.04x = 777.06 × 427.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.04x = 332,158.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,158.18/518.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.18

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