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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.20, 777.40 and 466.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.20, 777.40 and 466.56 is: 699.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.20 : 777.40 = 466.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.20/777.40 = 466.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.20x = 777.40 × 466.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.20x = 362,703.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,703.74/518.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.93

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