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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.96, 717.08 and 414.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.96, 717.08 and 414.91 is: 573.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.96 : 717.08 = 414.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.96/717.08 = 414.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.96x = 717.08 × 414.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.96x = 297,521.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,521.35/518.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.30

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