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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.14, 776.43 and 480.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.14, 776.43 and 480.60 is: 721.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.14 : 776.43 = 480.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.14/776.43 = 480.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.14x = 776.43 × 480.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.14x = 373,152.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,152.26/517.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.57

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