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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.73, 713.73 and 448.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.73, 713.73 and 448.57 is: 617.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.73 : 713.73 = 448.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.73/713.73 = 448.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.73x = 713.73 × 448.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.73x = 320,153.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,153.90/518.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.19

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