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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.76, 717.12 and 488.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.76, 717.12 and 488.16 is: 674.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.76 : 717.12 = 488.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.76/717.12 = 488.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.76x = 717.12 × 488.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.76x = 350,069.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,069.30/518.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.82

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