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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.40, 774.98 and 324.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.40, 774.98 and 324.64 is: 486.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.40 : 774.98 = 324.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.40/774.98 = 324.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.40x = 774.98 × 324.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.40x = 251,589.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,589.51/517.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.26

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