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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.48, 776.52 and 312.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.48, 776.52 and 312.59 is: 468.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.48 : 776.52 = 312.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.48/776.52 = 312.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.48x = 776.52 × 312.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.48x = 242,732.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,732.39/518.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.16

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