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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.92, 715.92 and 473.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.92, 715.92 and 473.56 is: 653.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.92 : 715.92 = 473.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.92/715.92 = 473.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.92x = 715.92 × 473.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.92x = 339,031.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,031.08/518.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.34

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