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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.58, 716.66 and 425.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.58, 716.66 and 425.17 is: 587.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.58 : 716.66 = 425.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.58/716.66 = 425.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.58x = 716.66 × 425.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.58x = 304,702.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,702.33/518.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.57

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