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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.48, 928.80 and 518.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.48, 928.80 and 518.40 is: 715.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.48 : 928.80 = 518.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.48/928.80 = 518.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.48x = 928.80 × 518.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.48x = 481,489.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,489.92/672.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.99

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