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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.10, 714.96 and 305.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.10, 714.96 and 305.46 is: 421.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.10 : 714.96 = 305.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.10/714.96 = 305.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.10x = 714.96 × 305.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.10x = 218,391.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,391.68/518.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.52

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