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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.08, 713.98 and 414.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.08, 713.98 and 414.04 is: 571.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.08 : 713.98 = 414.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.08/713.98 = 414.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.08x = 713.98 × 414.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.08x = 295,616.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,616.28/517.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.70

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