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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.48, 715.86 and 332.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.48, 715.86 and 332.45 is: 459.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.48 : 715.86 = 332.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.48/715.86 = 332.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.48x = 715.86 × 332.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.48x = 237,984.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,984.08/518.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.01

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