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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.46, 715.11 and 321.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.46, 715.11 and 321.63 is: 443.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.46 : 715.11 = 321.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.46/715.11 = 321.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.46x = 715.11 × 321.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.46x = 230,000.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,000.83/518.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.62

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