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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.45, 714.89 and 343.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.45, 714.89 and 343.49 is: 473.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.45 : 714.89 = 343.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.45/714.89 = 343.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.45x = 714.89 × 343.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.45x = 245,554.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,554.85/518.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.64

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