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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.08, 776.80 and 312.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.08, 776.80 and 312.64 is: 468.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.08 : 776.80 = 312.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.08/776.80 = 312.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.08x = 776.80 × 312.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.08x = 242,858.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,858.75/518.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.77

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