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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.58, 714.96 and 453.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.58, 714.96 and 453.06 is: 624.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.58 : 714.96 = 453.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.58/714.96 = 453.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.58x = 714.96 × 453.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.58x = 323,919.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,919.78/518.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.63

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