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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.68, 718.18 and 464.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.68, 718.18 and 464.32 is: 641.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.68 : 718.18 = 464.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.68/718.18 = 464.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.68x = 718.18 × 464.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.68x = 333,467.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,467.69/519.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.68

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