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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.24, 773.30 and 463.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.24, 773.30 and 463.76 is: 692.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.24 : 773.30 = 463.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.24/773.30 = 463.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.24x = 773.30 × 463.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.24x = 358,625.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,625.61/518.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.01

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