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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.71, 778.02 and 444.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.71, 778.02 and 444.91 is: 667.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.71 : 778.02 = 444.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.71/778.02 = 444.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.71x = 778.02 × 444.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.71x = 346,148.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,148.88/518.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.33

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