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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.69, 778.23 and 483.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.69, 778.23 and 483.86 is: 725.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.69 : 778.23 = 483.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.69/778.23 = 483.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.69x = 778.23 × 483.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.69x = 376,550.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,550.48/518.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.97

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