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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.46, 777.81 and 302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.46, 777.81 and 302.22 is: 453.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.46 : 777.81 = 302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.46/777.81 = 302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.46x = 777.81 × 302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.46x = 235,069.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,069.74/518.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.40

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