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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.70, 715.64 and 322.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.70, 715.64 and 322.14 is: 444.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.70 : 715.64 = 322.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.70/715.64 = 322.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.70x = 715.64 × 322.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.70x = 230,536.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,536.27/518.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.45

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