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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.07, 774.69 and 430.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.07, 774.69 and 430.96 is: 645.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.07 : 774.69 = 430.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.07/774.69 = 430.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.07x = 774.69 × 430.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.07x = 333,860.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,860.40/517.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.68

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