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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.47, 776.89 and 325.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.47, 776.89 and 325.69 is: 488.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.47 : 776.89 = 325.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.47/776.89 = 325.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.47x = 776.89 × 325.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.47x = 253,023.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,023.77/518.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.02

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