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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.17, 777.53 and 488.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.17, 777.53 and 488.29 is: 732.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.17 : 777.53 = 488.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.17/777.53 = 488.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.17x = 777.53 × 488.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.17x = 379,657.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,657.68/518.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.69

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