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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.56, 716.36 and 479.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.56, 716.36 and 479.68 is: 662.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.56 : 716.36 = 479.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.56/716.36 = 479.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.56x = 716.36 × 479.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.56x = 343,623.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,623.56/518.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.65

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