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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.54, 777.02 and 469.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.54, 777.02 and 469.76 is: 703.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.54 : 777.02 = 469.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.54/777.02 = 469.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.54x = 777.02 × 469.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.54x = 365,012.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,012.92/518.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.92

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