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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.23, 774.24 and 443.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.23, 774.24 and 443.42 is: 663.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.23 : 774.24 = 443.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.23/774.24 = 443.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.23x = 774.24 × 443.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.23x = 343,309.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,309.63/517.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.75

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