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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.46, 777.69 and 486.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.46, 777.69 and 486.78 is: 730.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.46 : 777.69 = 486.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.46/777.69 = 486.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.46x = 777.69 × 486.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.46x = 378,563.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,563.94/518.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.17

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