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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.08, 778.24 and 446.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.08, 778.24 and 446.72 is: 671.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.08 : 778.24 = 446.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.08/778.24 = 446.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.08x = 778.24 × 446.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.08x = 347,655.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,655.37/518.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.05

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