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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.08, 715.97 and 424.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.08, 715.97 and 424.67 is: 586.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.08 : 715.97 = 424.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.08/715.97 = 424.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.08x = 715.97 × 424.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.08x = 304,048.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,048.86/518.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.88

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