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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.70, 775.02 and 444.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.70, 775.02 and 444.06 is: 664.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.70 : 775.02 = 444.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.70/775.02 = 444.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.70x = 775.02 × 444.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.70x = 344,157.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,157.27/517.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.78

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