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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.64, 776.61 and 302.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.64, 776.61 and 302.10 is: 452.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.64 : 776.61 = 302.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.64/776.61 = 302.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.64x = 776.61 × 302.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.64x = 234,613.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,613.88/518.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.36

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