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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.06, 907.31 and 518.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.06, 907.31 and 518.10 is: 778.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.06 : 907.31 = 518.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.06/907.31 = 518.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.06x = 907.31 × 518.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.06x = 470,077.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,077.31/604.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.20

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