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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.22, 714.88 and 481.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.22, 714.88 and 481.16 is: 663.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.22 : 714.88 = 481.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.22/714.88 = 481.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.22x = 714.88 × 481.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.22x = 343,971.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,971.66/518.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.76

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