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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.73, 715.80 and 322.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.73, 715.80 and 322.30 is: 444.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.73 : 715.80 = 322.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.73/715.80 = 322.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.73x = 715.80 × 322.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.73x = 230,702.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,702.34/518.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.74

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