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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.27, 777.54 and 452.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.27, 777.54 and 452.66 is: 679.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.27 : 777.54 = 452.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.27/777.54 = 452.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.27x = 777.54 × 452.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.27x = 351,961.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,961.26/518.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.11

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