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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.56, 773.84 and 463.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.56, 773.84 and 463.13 is: 691.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.56 : 773.84 = 463.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.56/773.84 = 463.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.56x = 773.84 × 463.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.56x = 358,382.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,382.33/518.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.11

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