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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.69, 713.49 and 457.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.69, 713.49 and 457.34 is: 630.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.69 : 713.49 = 457.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.69/713.49 = 457.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.69x = 713.49 × 457.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.69x = 326,307.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,307.52/517.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.32

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