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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.03, 774.17 and 455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.03, 774.17 and 455.52 is: 682.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.03 : 774.17 = 455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.03/774.17 = 455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.03x = 774.17 × 455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.03x = 352,647.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,647.64/517.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.07

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