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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.84, 716.15 and 414.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.84, 716.15 and 414.66 is: 572.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.84 : 716.15 = 414.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.84/716.15 = 414.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.84x = 716.15 × 414.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.84x = 296,958.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,958.76/518.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.35

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