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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.90, 777.53 and 403.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.90, 777.53 and 403.65 is: 604.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.90 : 777.53 = 403.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.90/777.53 = 403.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.90x = 777.53 × 403.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.90x = 313,850.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,850.99/518.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.84

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