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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.86, 777.60 and 463.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.86, 777.60 and 463.96 is: 695.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.86 : 777.60 = 463.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.86/777.60 = 463.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.86x = 777.60 × 463.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.86x = 360,775.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,775.30/518.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.32

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