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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.64, 778.04 and 464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.64, 778.04 and 464.80 is: 697.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.64 : 778.04 = 464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.64/778.04 = 464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.64x = 778.04 × 464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.64x = 361,632.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,632.99/518.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.27

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