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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.67, 715.46 and 308.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.67, 715.46 and 308.71 is: 425.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.67 : 715.46 = 308.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.67/715.46 = 308.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.67x = 715.46 × 308.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.67x = 220,867.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,867.67/518.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.83

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