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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.07, 777.41 and 477.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.07, 777.41 and 477.98 is: 717.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.07 : 777.41 = 477.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.07/777.41 = 477.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.07x = 777.41 × 477.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.07x = 371,580.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,580.15/518.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.24

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