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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.06, 774.86 and 286.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.06, 774.86 and 286.05 is: 428.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.06 : 774.86 = 286.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.06/774.86 = 286.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.06x = 774.86 × 286.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.06x = 221,648.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,648.70/517.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.67

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