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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.42, 714.39 and 462.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.42, 714.39 and 462.07 is: 637.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.42 : 714.39 = 462.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.42/714.39 = 462.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.42x = 714.39 × 462.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.42x = 330,097.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,097.35/517.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.97

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