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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.71, 776.52 and 443.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.71, 776.52 and 443.91 is: 665.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.71 : 776.52 = 443.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.71/776.52 = 443.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.71x = 776.52 × 443.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.71x = 344,704.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,704.99/517.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.83

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