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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.83, 932.51 and 518.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.83, 932.51 and 518.65 is: 715.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.83 : 932.51 = 518.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.83/932.51 = 518.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.83x = 932.51 × 518.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.83x = 483,645.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,645.28/675.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.63

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