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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.04, 714.60 and 436.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.04, 714.60 and 436.26 is: 601.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.04 : 714.60 = 436.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.04/714.60 = 436.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.04x = 714.60 × 436.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.04x = 311,751.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,751.40/518.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.79

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