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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.95, 715.80 and 322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.95, 715.80 and 322.44 is: 444.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.95 : 715.80 = 322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.95/715.80 = 322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.95x = 715.80 × 322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.95x = 230,802.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,802.55/518.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.75

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