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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.54, 714.81 and 425.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.54, 714.81 and 425.13 is: 586.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.54 : 714.81 = 425.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.54/714.81 = 425.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.54x = 714.81 × 425.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.54x = 303,887.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,887.18/518.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.05

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