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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.95, 716.39 and 332.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.95, 716.39 and 332.70 is: 459.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.95 : 716.39 = 332.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.95/716.39 = 332.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.95x = 716.39 × 332.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.95x = 238,342.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,342.95/518.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.28

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