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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.51, 776.99 and 409.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.51, 776.99 and 409.08 is: 613.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.51 : 776.99 = 409.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.51/776.99 = 409.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.51x = 776.99 × 409.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.51x = 317,849.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,849.02/518.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.01

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