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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.15, 777.51 and 402.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.15, 777.51 and 402.83 is: 604.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.15 : 777.51 = 402.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.15/777.51 = 402.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.15x = 777.51 × 402.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.15x = 313,204.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,204.35/518.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.47

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