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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.97, 716.15 and 322.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.97, 716.15 and 322.48 is: 445.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.97 : 716.15 = 322.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.97/716.15 = 322.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.97x = 716.15 × 322.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.97x = 230,944.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,944.05/518.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.00

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