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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.88, 716.94 and 420.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.88, 716.94 and 420.46 is: 580.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.88 : 716.94 = 420.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.88/716.94 = 420.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.88x = 716.94 × 420.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.88x = 301,444.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,444.59/518.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.95

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