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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.49, 714.22 and 318.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.49, 714.22 and 318.43 is: 439.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.49 : 714.22 = 318.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.49/714.22 = 318.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.49x = 714.22 × 318.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.49x = 227,429.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,429.17/517.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.49

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