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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.22, 716.26 and 482.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.22, 716.26 and 482.16 is: 665.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.22 : 716.26 = 482.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.22/716.26 = 482.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.22x = 716.26 × 482.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.22x = 345,351.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,351.92/519.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.14

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