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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.59, 776.48 and 309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.59, 776.48 and 309.72 is: 464.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.59 : 776.48 = 309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.59/776.48 = 309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.59x = 776.48 × 309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.59x = 240,491.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,491.39/517.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.64

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