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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.44, 774.48 and 427.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.44, 774.48 and 427.52 is: 639.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.44 : 774.48 = 427.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.44/774.48 = 427.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.44x = 774.48 × 427.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.44x = 331,105.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,105.69/517.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.89

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