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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.49, 773.80 and 463.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.49, 773.80 and 463.77 is: 692.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.49 : 773.80 = 463.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.49/773.80 = 463.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.49x = 773.80 × 463.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.49x = 358,864.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,864.07/518.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.13

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