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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.39, 775.41 and 444.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.39, 775.41 and 444.49 is: 666.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.39 : 775.41 = 444.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.39/775.41 = 444.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.39x = 775.41 × 444.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.39x = 344,661.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,661.99/517.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.16

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