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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.51, 714.95 and 424.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.51, 714.95 and 424.96 is: 585.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.51 : 714.95 = 424.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.51/714.95 = 424.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.51x = 714.95 × 424.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.51x = 303,825.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,825.15/518.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.96

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