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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.07, 776.71 and 312.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.07, 776.71 and 312.59 is: 468.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.07 : 776.71 = 312.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.07/776.71 = 312.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.07x = 776.71 × 312.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.07x = 242,791.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,791.78/518.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.65

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