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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.66, 715.65 and 322.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.66, 715.65 and 322.06 is: 444.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.66 : 715.65 = 322.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.66/715.65 = 322.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.66x = 715.65 × 322.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.66x = 230,478.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,478.84/518.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.37

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