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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.83, 716.10 and 466.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.83, 716.10 and 466.28 is: 643.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.83 : 716.10 = 466.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.83/716.10 = 466.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.83x = 716.10 × 466.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.83x = 333,903.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,903.11/518.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.57

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