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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.46, 715.59 and 343.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.46, 715.59 and 343.86 is: 474.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.46 : 715.59 = 343.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.46/715.59 = 343.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.46x = 715.59 × 343.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.46x = 246,062.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,062.78/518.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.60

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