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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.61, 775.74 and 444.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.61, 775.74 and 444.98 is: 666.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.61 : 775.74 = 444.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.61/775.74 = 444.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.61x = 775.74 × 444.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.61x = 345,188.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,188.79/517.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.89

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