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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.40, 712.92 and 475.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.40, 712.92 and 475.48 is: 655.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.40 : 712.92 = 475.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.40/712.92 = 475.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.40x = 712.92 × 475.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.40x = 338,979.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,979.20/517.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.16

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