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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.91, 715.27 and 413.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.91, 715.27 and 413.81 is: 570.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.91 : 715.27 = 413.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.91/715.27 = 413.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.91x = 715.27 × 413.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.91x = 295,988.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,988.75/518.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.40

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