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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.47, 715.61 and 329.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.47, 715.61 and 329.47 is: 454.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.47 : 715.61 = 329.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.47/715.61 = 329.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.47x = 715.61 × 329.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.47x = 235,770.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,770.38/518.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.74

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