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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.48, 714.28 and 412.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.48, 714.28 and 412.74 is: 569.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.48 : 714.28 = 412.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.48/714.28 = 412.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.48x = 714.28 × 412.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.48x = 294,811.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,811.93/517.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.71

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