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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.26, 774.66 and 435.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.26, 774.66 and 435.44 is: 652.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.26 : 774.66 = 435.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.26/774.66 = 435.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.26x = 774.66 × 435.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.26x = 337,317.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,317.95/517.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.12

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