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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.48, 781.26 and 429.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.48, 781.26 and 429.18 is: 646.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.48 : 781.26 = 429.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.48/781.26 = 429.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.48x = 781.26 × 429.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.48x = 335,301.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,301.17/518.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.70

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