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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.55, 778.01 and 431.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.55, 778.01 and 431.48 is: 647.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.55 : 778.01 = 431.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.55/778.01 = 431.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.55x = 778.01 × 431.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.55x = 335,689.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,689.71/518.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.36

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