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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.94, 715.86 and 322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.94, 715.86 and 322.32 is: 444.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.94 : 715.86 = 322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.94/715.86 = 322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.94x = 715.86 × 322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.94x = 230,736.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,736.00/518.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.63

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