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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.49, 714.27 and 318.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.49, 714.27 and 318.39 is: 439.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.49 : 714.27 = 318.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.49/714.27 = 318.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.49x = 714.27 × 318.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.49x = 227,416.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,416.43/517.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.46

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