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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.43, 715.68 and 463.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.43, 715.68 and 463.77 is: 640.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.43 : 715.68 = 463.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.43/715.68 = 463.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.43x = 715.68 × 463.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.43x = 331,910.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,910.91/518.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.22

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