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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.36, 713.79 and 461.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.36, 713.79 and 461.52 is: 635.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.36 : 713.79 = 461.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.36/713.79 = 461.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.36x = 713.79 × 461.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.36x = 329,428.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,428.36/518.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.53

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