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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.44, 776.16 and 300.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.44, 776.16 and 300.64 is: 450.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.44 : 776.16 = 300.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.44/776.16 = 300.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.44x = 776.16 × 300.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.44x = 233,344.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,344.74/517.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.96

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