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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.70, 716.40 and 444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.70, 716.40 and 444.72 is: 614.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.70 : 716.40 = 444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.70/716.40 = 444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.70x = 716.40 × 444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.70x = 318,597.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,597.41/518.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.22

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