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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.24, 774.42 and 299.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.24, 774.42 and 299.80 is: 448.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.24 : 774.42 = 299.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.24/774.42 = 299.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.24x = 774.42 × 299.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.24x = 232,171.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,171.12/517.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.87

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