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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.58, 775.41 and 445.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.58, 775.41 and 445.68 is: 666.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.58 : 775.41 = 445.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.58/775.41 = 445.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.58x = 775.41 × 445.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.58x = 345,584.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,584.73/518.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.41

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