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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.48, 714.77 and 439.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.48, 714.77 and 439.47 is: 605.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.48 : 714.77 = 439.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.48/714.77 = 439.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.48x = 714.77 × 439.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.48x = 314,117.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,117.77/518.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.85

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