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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.87, 715.82 and 332.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.87, 715.82 and 332.31 is: 458.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.87 : 715.82 = 332.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.87/715.82 = 332.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.87x = 715.82 × 332.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.87x = 237,876.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,876.41/518.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.46

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