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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.82, 714.33 and 420.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.82, 714.33 and 420.90 is: 579.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.82 : 714.33 = 420.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.82/714.33 = 420.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.82x = 714.33 × 420.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.82x = 300,661.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,661.50/518.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.51

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