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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517, 775.48 and 439.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517, 775.48 and 439.78 is: 659.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517 : 775.48 = 439.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517/775.48 = 439.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517x = 775.48 × 439.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517x = 341,040.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,040.59/517
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.65

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