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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.79, 715.89 and 408.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.79, 715.89 and 408.53 is: 563.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.79 : 715.89 = 408.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.79/715.89 = 408.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.79x = 715.89 × 408.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.79x = 292,462.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,462.54/518.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.74

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