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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.82, 774.44 and 450.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.82, 774.44 and 450.60 is: 672.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.82 : 774.44 = 450.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.82/774.44 = 450.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.82x = 774.44 × 450.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.82x = 348,962.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,962.66/518.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.61

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