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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.43, 713.69 and 432.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.43, 713.69 and 432.02 is: 595.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.43 : 713.69 = 432.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.43/713.69 = 432.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.43x = 713.69 × 432.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.43x = 308,326.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,326.92/517.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.89

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