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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.84, 714.39 and 444.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.84, 714.39 and 444.86 is: 612.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.84 : 714.39 = 444.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.84/714.39 = 444.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.84x = 714.39 × 444.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.84x = 317,803.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,803.54/518.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.53

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