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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.81, 716 and 322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.81, 716 and 322.28 is: 444.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.81 : 716 = 322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.81/716 = 322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.81x = 716 × 322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.81x = 230,752.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,752.48/518.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.77

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