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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.40, 714.42 and 484.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.40, 714.42 and 484.92 is: 668.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.40 : 714.42 = 484.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.40/714.42 = 484.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.40x = 714.42 × 484.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.40x = 346,436.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,436.55/518.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.28

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