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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.49, 777.38 and 313.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.49, 777.38 and 313.11 is: 469.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.49 : 777.38 = 313.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.49/777.38 = 313.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.49x = 777.38 × 313.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.49x = 243,403.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,403.89/518.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.45

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