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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.15, 776.57 and 301.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.15, 776.57 and 301.48 is: 451.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.15 : 776.57 = 301.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.15/776.57 = 301.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.15x = 776.57 × 301.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.15x = 234,116.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,116.44/518.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.83

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