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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.66, 776.64 and 437.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.66, 776.64 and 437.66 is: 655.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.66 : 776.64 = 437.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.66/776.64 = 437.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.66x = 776.64 × 437.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.66x = 339,904.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,904.26/518.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.35

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