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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.62, 885.90 and 518.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.62, 885.90 and 518.29 is: 714.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.62 : 885.90 = 518.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.62/885.90 = 518.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.62x = 885.90 × 518.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.62x = 459,150.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,150.90/642.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.50

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