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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.18, 713.46 and 330.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.18, 713.46 and 330.46 is: 455.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.18 : 713.46 = 330.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.18/713.46 = 330.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.18x = 713.46 × 330.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.18x = 235,769.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,769.99/517.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.88

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