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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.55, 778.59 and 314.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.55, 778.59 and 314.04 is: 471.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.55 : 778.59 = 314.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.55/778.59 = 314.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.55x = 778.59 × 314.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.55x = 244,508.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,508.40/518.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.52

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