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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.44, 714.93 and 439.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.44, 714.93 and 439.97 is: 606.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.44 : 714.93 = 439.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.44/714.93 = 439.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.44x = 714.93 × 439.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.44x = 314,546.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,546.34/518.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.72

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