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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.29, 777.63 and 313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.29, 777.63 and 313 is: 469.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.29 : 777.63 = 313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.29/777.63 = 313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.29x = 777.63 × 313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.29x = 243,398.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,398.19/518.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.62

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