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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.47, 715.41 and 308.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.47, 715.41 and 308.64 is: 425.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.47 : 715.41 = 308.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.47/715.41 = 308.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.47x = 715.41 × 308.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.47x = 220,804.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,804.14/518.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.88

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