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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.88, 714.96 and 484.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.88, 714.96 and 484.32 is: 667.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.88 : 714.96 = 484.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.88/714.96 = 484.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.88x = 714.96 × 484.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.88x = 346,269.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,269.43/518.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.34

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