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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.11, 775.77 and 483.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.11, 775.77 and 483.01 is: 723.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.11 : 775.77 = 483.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.11/775.77 = 483.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.11x = 775.77 × 483.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.11x = 374,704.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,704.67/518.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.21

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