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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.25, 714.54 and 331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.25, 714.54 and 331.44 is: 456.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.25 : 714.54 = 331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.25/714.54 = 331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.25x = 714.54 × 331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.25x = 236,827.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,827.14/518.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.97

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