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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.26, 716.22 and 424.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.26, 716.22 and 424.86 is: 587.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.26 : 716.22 = 424.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.26/716.22 = 424.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.26x = 716.22 × 424.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.26x = 304,293.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,293.23/518.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.14

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