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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.99, 777.17 and 469.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.99, 777.17 and 469.68 is: 703.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.99 : 777.17 = 469.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.99/777.17 = 469.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.99x = 777.17 × 469.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.99x = 365,018.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,018.86/518.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.33

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