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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.56, 712.92 and 483.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.56, 712.92 and 483.54 is: 666.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.56 : 712.92 = 483.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.56/712.92 = 483.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.56x = 712.92 × 483.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.56x = 344,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,725.34/517.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.06

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