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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.10, 713.48 and 485.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.10, 713.48 and 485.16 is: 668.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.10 : 713.48 = 485.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.10/713.48 = 485.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.10x = 713.48 × 485.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.10x = 346,151.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,151.96/518.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.12

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