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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.48, 713.46 and 423.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.48, 713.46 and 423.88 is: 584.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.48 : 713.46 = 423.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.48/713.46 = 423.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.48x = 713.46 × 423.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.48x = 302,421.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,421.42/517.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.41

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