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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.29, 777.90 and 463.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.29, 777.90 and 463.36 is: 695.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.29 : 777.90 = 463.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.29/777.90 = 463.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.29x = 777.90 × 463.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.29x = 360,447.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,447.74/518.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.46

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