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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.96, 778.44 and 487.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.96, 778.44 and 487.28 is: 730.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.96 : 778.44 = 487.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.96/778.44 = 487.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.96x = 778.44 × 487.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.96x = 379,318.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,318.24/518.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.92

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