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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.10, 775.62 and 435.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.10, 775.62 and 435.80 is: 653.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.10 : 775.62 = 435.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.10/775.62 = 435.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.10x = 775.62 × 435.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.10x = 338,015.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,015.20/517.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.67

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