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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.49, 715.64 and 322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.49, 715.64 and 322.20 is: 444.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.49 : 715.64 = 322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.49/715.64 = 322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.49x = 715.64 × 322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.49x = 230,577.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,577.60/518.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.71

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