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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.16, 713.40 and 444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.16, 713.40 and 444.44 is: 613.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.16 : 713.40 = 444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.16/713.40 = 444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.16x = 713.40 × 444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.16x = 317,063.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,063.50/517.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.09

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