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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.52, 775.80 and 420.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.52, 775.80 and 420.56 is: 630.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.52 : 775.80 = 420.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.52/775.80 = 420.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.52x = 775.80 × 420.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.52x = 326,270.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,270.45/517.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.45

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