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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.31, 779.22 and 454.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.31, 779.22 and 454.59 is: 683.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.31 : 779.22 = 454.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.31/779.22 = 454.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.31x = 779.22 × 454.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.31x = 354,225.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,225.62/518.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.42

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