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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.62, 714.30 and 331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.62, 714.30 and 331.04 is: 456.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.62 : 714.30 = 331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.62/714.30 = 331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.62x = 714.30 × 331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.62x = 236,461.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,461.87/517.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.83

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