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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.85, 778.59 and 299.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.85, 778.59 and 299.75 is: 449.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.85 : 778.59 = 299.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.85/778.59 = 299.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.85x = 778.59 × 299.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.85x = 233,382.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,382.35/518.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.81

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