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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.96, 780.84 and 411.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.96, 780.84 and 411.92 is: 619.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.96 : 780.84 = 411.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.96/780.84 = 411.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.96x = 780.84 × 411.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.96x = 321,643.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,643.61/518.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.78

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