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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.51, 713.57 and 423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.51, 713.57 and 423.96 is: 584.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.51 : 713.57 = 423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.51/713.57 = 423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.51x = 713.57 × 423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.51x = 302,525.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,525.14/517.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.58

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