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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.08, 713.75 and 330.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.08, 713.75 and 330.85 is: 456.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.08 : 713.75 = 330.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.08/713.75 = 330.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.08x = 713.75 × 330.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.08x = 236,143.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,143.43/517.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.68

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