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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.82, 908.43 and 518.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.82, 908.43 and 518.12 is: 778.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.82 : 908.43 = 518.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.82/908.43 = 518.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.82x = 908.43 × 518.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.82x = 470,675.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,675.75/604.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.21

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