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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.88, 716.12 and 445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.88, 716.12 and 445.44 is: 614.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.88 : 716.12 = 445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.88/716.12 = 445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.88x = 716.12 × 445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.88x = 318,988.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,988.49/518.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.76

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