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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.27, 778.10 and 441.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.27, 778.10 and 441.72 is: 663.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.27 : 778.10 = 441.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.27/778.10 = 441.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.27x = 778.10 × 441.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.27x = 343,700.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,700.12/518.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.17

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