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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.67, 714.29 and 331.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.67, 714.29 and 331.02 is: 456.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.67 : 714.29 = 331.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.67/714.29 = 331.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.67x = 714.29 × 331.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.67x = 236,442.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,442.62/517.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.74

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