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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.04, 777.32 and 322.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.04, 777.32 and 322.98 is: 484.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.04 : 777.32 = 322.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.04/777.32 = 322.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.04x = 777.32 × 322.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.04x = 251,057.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,057.20/518.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.63

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