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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.46, 776.16 and 286.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.46, 776.16 and 286.47 is: 429.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.46 : 776.16 = 286.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.46/776.16 = 286.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.46x = 776.16 × 286.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.46x = 222,346.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,346.56/517.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.69

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