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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.39, 776.36 and 481.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.39, 776.36 and 481.94 is: 721.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.39 : 776.36 = 481.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.39/776.36 = 481.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.39x = 776.36 × 481.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.39x = 374,152.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,152.65/518.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.77

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