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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.89, 777.49 and 313.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.89, 777.49 and 313.52 is: 469.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.89 : 777.49 = 313.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.89/777.49 = 313.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.89x = 777.49 × 313.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.89x = 243,757.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,757.93/518.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.76

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