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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.04, 714.98 and 486.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.04, 714.98 and 486.80 is: 671.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.04 : 714.98 = 486.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.04/714.98 = 486.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.04x = 714.98 × 486.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.04x = 348,052.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,052.26/518.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.86

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