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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.80, 778.56 and 299.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.80, 778.56 and 299.80 is: 449.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.80 : 778.56 = 299.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.80/778.56 = 299.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.80x = 778.56 × 299.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.80x = 233,412.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,412.29/518.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.91

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