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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.40, 777.47 and 436.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.40, 777.47 and 436.66 is: 654.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.40 : 777.47 = 436.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.40/777.47 = 436.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.40x = 777.47 × 436.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.40x = 339,485.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,485.92/518.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.87

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