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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.15, 715.14 and 331.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.15, 715.14 and 331.63 is: 457.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.15 : 715.14 = 331.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.15/715.14 = 331.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.15x = 715.14 × 331.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.15x = 237,163.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,163.18/518.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.71

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