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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.58, 778.86 and 416.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.58, 778.86 and 416.52 is: 625.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.58 : 778.86 = 416.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.58/778.86 = 416.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.58x = 778.86 × 416.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.58x = 324,410.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,410.77/518.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.58

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