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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.34, 775.10 and 431.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.34, 775.10 and 431.22 is: 646.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.34 : 775.10 = 431.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.34/775.10 = 431.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.34x = 775.10 × 431.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.34x = 334,236.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,236.47/517.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.07

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