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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.85, 716.07 and 322.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.85, 716.07 and 322.35 is: 444.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.85 : 716.07 = 322.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.85/716.07 = 322.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.85x = 716.07 × 322.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.85x = 230,825.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,825.16/518.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.88

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