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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517, 711.84 and 461.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517, 711.84 and 461.56 is: 635.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517 : 711.84 = 461.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517/711.84 = 461.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517x = 711.84 × 461.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517x = 328,556.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,556.87/517
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.51

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