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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.88, 717.04 and 431.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.88, 717.04 and 431.40 is: 596.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.88 : 717.04 = 431.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.88/717.04 = 431.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.88x = 717.04 × 431.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.88x = 309,331.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,331.06/518.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.15

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