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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.19, 773.49 and 456.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.19, 773.49 and 456.68 is: 681.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.19 : 773.49 = 456.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.19/773.49 = 456.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.19x = 773.49 × 456.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.19x = 353,238.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,238.75/518.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.68

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