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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.13, 774.68 and 300.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.13, 774.68 and 300.25 is: 449.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.13 : 774.68 = 300.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.13/774.68 = 300.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.13x = 774.68 × 300.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.13x = 232,597.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,597.67/517.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.79

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