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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.14, 714.48 and 469

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.14, 714.48 and 469 is: 646.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.14 : 714.48 = 469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.14/714.48 = 469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.14x = 714.48 × 469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.14x = 335,091.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,091.12/518.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.72

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