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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.21, 713.41 and 330.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.21, 713.41 and 330.63 is: 456.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.21 : 713.41 = 330.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.21/713.41 = 330.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.21x = 713.41 × 330.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.21x = 235,874.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,874.75/517.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.05

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