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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.28, 716.12 and 452.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.28, 716.12 and 452.68 is: 625.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.28 : 716.12 = 452.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.28/716.12 = 452.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.28x = 716.12 × 452.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.28x = 324,173.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,173.20/518.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.48

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