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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.11, 774.78 and 407.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.11, 774.78 and 407.01 is: 609.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.11 : 774.78 = 407.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.11/774.78 = 407.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.11x = 774.78 × 407.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.11x = 315,343.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,343.21/517.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.82

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