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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.21, 777.32 and 486.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.21, 777.32 and 486.53 is: 729.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.21 : 777.32 = 486.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.21/777.32 = 486.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.21x = 777.32 × 486.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.21x = 378,187.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,187.07/518.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.80

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