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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.48, 778.17 and 301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.48, 778.17 and 301.76 is: 452.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.48 : 778.17 = 301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.48/778.17 = 301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.48x = 778.17 × 301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.48x = 234,820.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,820.58/518.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.90

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