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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.10, 773.96 and 469.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.10, 773.96 and 469.13 is: 702.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.10 : 773.96 = 469.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.10/773.96 = 469.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.10x = 773.96 × 469.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.10x = 363,081.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,081.64/517.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.16

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