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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.60, 776.99 and 432.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.60, 776.99 and 432.49 is: 647.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.60 : 776.99 = 432.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.60/776.99 = 432.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.60x = 776.99 × 432.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.60x = 336,040.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,040.41/518.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.98

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