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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.47, 715.64 and 297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.47, 715.64 and 297.54 is: 410.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.47 : 715.64 = 297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.47/715.64 = 297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.47x = 715.64 × 297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.47x = 212,930.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,930.04/518.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.69

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