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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.79, 778.37 and 313.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.79, 778.37 and 313.51 is: 470.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.79 : 778.37 = 313.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.79/778.37 = 313.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.79x = 778.37 × 313.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.79x = 244,026.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,026.78/518.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.38

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