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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.23, 775.96 and 436.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.23, 775.96 and 436.22 is: 653.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.23 : 775.96 = 436.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.23/775.96 = 436.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.23x = 775.96 × 436.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.23x = 338,489.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,489.27/518.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.16

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