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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.48, 916.50 and 518.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.48, 916.50 and 518.02 is: 715.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.48 : 916.50 = 518.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.48/916.50 = 518.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.48x = 916.50 × 518.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.48x = 474,765.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,765.33/663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.57

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