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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.54, 717.16 and 463.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.54, 717.16 and 463.20 is: 640.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.54 : 717.16 = 463.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.54/717.16 = 463.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.54x = 717.16 × 463.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.54x = 332,188.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,188.51/518.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.62

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