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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.28, 715.97 and 414.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.28, 715.97 and 414.06 is: 571.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.28 : 715.97 = 414.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.28/715.97 = 414.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.28x = 715.97 × 414.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.28x = 296,452.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,452.47/518.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.99

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