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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.80, 716.32 and 483.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.80, 716.32 and 483.92 is: 668.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.80 : 716.32 = 483.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.80/716.32 = 483.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.80x = 716.32 × 483.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.80x = 346,641.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,641.57/518.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.16

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