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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.46, 712.93 and 424.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.46, 712.93 and 424.21 is: 584.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.46 : 712.93 = 424.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.46/712.93 = 424.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.46x = 712.93 × 424.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.46x = 302,432.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,432.04/517.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.45

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