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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.48, 776.22 and 457.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.48, 776.22 and 457.20 is: 685.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.48 : 776.22 = 457.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.48/776.22 = 457.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.48x = 776.22 × 457.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.48x = 354,887.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,887.78/517.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.80

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