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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.73, 715.49 and 424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.73, 715.49 and 424.32 is: 586.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.73 : 715.49 = 424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.73/715.49 = 424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.73x = 715.49 × 424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.73x = 303,594.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,594.60/517.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.40

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