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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.24, 713.94 and 330.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.24, 713.94 and 330.84 is: 456.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.24 : 713.94 = 330.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.24/713.94 = 330.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.24x = 713.94 × 330.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.24x = 236,199.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,199.91/517.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.65

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