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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.17, 774.39 and 311.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.17, 774.39 and 311.46 is: 466.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.17 : 774.39 = 311.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.17/774.39 = 311.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.17x = 774.39 × 311.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.17x = 241,191.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,191.51/517.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.37

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