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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.67, 778.01 and 410.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.67, 778.01 and 410.31 is: 615.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.67 : 778.01 = 410.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.67/778.01 = 410.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.67x = 778.01 × 410.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.67x = 319,223.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,223.23/518.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.47

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