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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.88, 777.51 and 416.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.88, 777.51 and 416.82 is: 624.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.88 : 777.51 = 416.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.88/777.51 = 416.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.88x = 777.51 × 416.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.88x = 324,081.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,081.72/518.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.58

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