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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.40, 778.68 and 410.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.40, 778.68 and 410.94 is: 617.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.40 : 778.68 = 410.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.40/778.68 = 410.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.40x = 778.68 × 410.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.40x = 319,990.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,990.76/518.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.27

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