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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.12, 775.94 and 301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.12, 775.94 and 301.04 is: 450.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.12 : 775.94 = 301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.12/775.94 = 301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.12x = 775.94 × 301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.12x = 233,588.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,588.98/518.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.84

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