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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.84, 776.98 and 301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.84, 776.98 and 301.76 is: 451.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.84 : 776.98 = 301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.84/776.98 = 301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.84x = 776.98 × 301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.84x = 234,461.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,461.48/518.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.90

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