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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.47, 715.65 and 413.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.47, 715.65 and 413.74 is: 571.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.47 : 715.65 = 413.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.47/715.65 = 413.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.47x = 715.65 × 413.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.47x = 296,093.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,093.03/518.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.09

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