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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.68, 713.61 and 435.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.68, 713.61 and 435.06 is: 599.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.68 : 713.61 = 435.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.68/713.61 = 435.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.68x = 713.61 × 435.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.68x = 310,463.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,463.17/517.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.72

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