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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.31, 775.59 and 414.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.31, 775.59 and 414.56 is: 621.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.31 : 775.59 = 414.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.31/775.59 = 414.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.31x = 775.59 × 414.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.31x = 321,524.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,524.71/517.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.54

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