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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.96, 781.18 and 404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.96, 781.18 and 404 is: 608.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.96 : 781.18 = 404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.96/781.18 = 404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.96x = 781.18 × 404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.96x = 315,596.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,596.72/518.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.13

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