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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.92, 715.91 and 483.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.92, 715.91 and 483.27 is: 666.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.92 : 715.91 = 483.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.92/715.91 = 483.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.92x = 715.91 × 483.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.92x = 345,972.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,972.72/518.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.72

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