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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.18, 774.07 and 445.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.18, 774.07 and 445.90 is: 667.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.18 : 774.07 = 445.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.18/774.07 = 445.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.18x = 774.07 × 445.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.18x = 345,157.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,157.81/517.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.38

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