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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.23, 774.47 and 435.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.23, 774.47 and 435.22 is: 651.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.23 : 774.47 = 435.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.23/774.47 = 435.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.23x = 774.47 × 435.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.23x = 337,062.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,062.66/517.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.67

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