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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.78, 715.84 and 414.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.78, 715.84 and 414.16 is: 571.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.78 : 715.84 = 414.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.78/715.84 = 414.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.78x = 715.84 × 414.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.78x = 296,469.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,469.47/518.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.47

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