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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.26, 776.16 and 436.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.26, 776.16 and 436.44 is: 653.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.26 : 776.16 = 436.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.26/776.16 = 436.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.26x = 776.16 × 436.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.26x = 338,747.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,747.27/518.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.62

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