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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.88, 715.20 and 425.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.88, 715.20 and 425.46 is: 586.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.88 : 715.20 = 425.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.88/715.20 = 425.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.88x = 715.20 × 425.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.88x = 304,288.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,288.99/518.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.43

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