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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.16, 713.57 and 328.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.16, 713.57 and 328.17 is: 452.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.16 : 713.57 = 328.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.16/713.57 = 328.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.16x = 713.57 × 328.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.16x = 234,172.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,172.27/517.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.80

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