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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.88, 716.33 and 425.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.88, 716.33 and 425.86 is: 587.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.88 : 716.33 = 425.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.88/716.33 = 425.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.88x = 716.33 × 425.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.88x = 305,056.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,056.29/518.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.91

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