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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.69, 715.27 and 439.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.69, 715.27 and 439.92 is: 606.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.69 : 715.27 = 439.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.69/715.27 = 439.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.69x = 715.27 × 439.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.69x = 314,661.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,661.58/518.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.65

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