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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.81, 777.20 and 313.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.81, 777.20 and 313.47 is: 469.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.81 : 777.20 = 313.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.81/777.20 = 313.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.81x = 777.20 × 313.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.81x = 243,627.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,627.32/518.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.59

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