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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.93, 716.10 and 322.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.93, 716.10 and 322.46 is: 444.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.93 : 716.10 = 322.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.93/716.10 = 322.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.93x = 716.10 × 322.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.93x = 230,913.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,913.61/518.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.98

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