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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.56, 712.08 and 470.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.56, 712.08 and 470.94 is: 647.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.56 : 712.08 = 470.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.56/712.08 = 470.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.56x = 712.08 × 470.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.56x = 335,346.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,346.96/517.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.94

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