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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.32, 716.08 and 456.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.32, 716.08 and 456.32 is: 630.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.32 : 716.08 = 456.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.32/716.08 = 456.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.32x = 716.08 × 456.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.32x = 326,761.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,761.63/518.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.42

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