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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.07, 715.38 and 429.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.07, 715.38 and 429.48 is: 593.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.07 : 715.38 = 429.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.07/715.38 = 429.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.07x = 715.38 × 429.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.07x = 307,241.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,241.40/518.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.05

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