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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.75, 782.02 and 484.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.75, 782.02 and 484.38 is: 730.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.75 : 782.02 = 484.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.75/782.02 = 484.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.75x = 782.02 × 484.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.75x = 378,794.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,794.85/518.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.21

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