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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.41, 714.61 and 439.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.41, 714.61 and 439.43 is: 605.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.41 : 714.61 = 439.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.41/714.61 = 439.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.41x = 714.61 × 439.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.41x = 314,022.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,022.07/518.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.75

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