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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.72, 713.70 and 448.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.72, 713.70 and 448.55 is: 617.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.72 : 713.70 = 448.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.72/713.70 = 448.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.72x = 713.70 × 448.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.72x = 320,130.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,130.14/518.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.15

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