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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.97, 778.55 and 428.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.97, 778.55 and 428.04 is: 642.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.97 : 778.55 = 428.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.97/778.55 = 428.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.97x = 778.55 × 428.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.97x = 333,250.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,250.54/518.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.14

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