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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.49, 715.58 and 322.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.49, 715.58 and 322.07 is: 444.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.49 : 715.58 = 322.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.49/715.58 = 322.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.49x = 715.58 × 322.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.49x = 230,461.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,461.66/518.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.49

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