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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.59, 713.88 and 439.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.59, 713.88 and 439.63 is: 606.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.59 : 713.88 = 439.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.59/713.88 = 439.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.59x = 713.88 × 439.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.59x = 313,841.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,841.28/517.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.35

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