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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.73, 776.93 and 469.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.73, 776.93 and 469.46 is: 704.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.73 : 776.93 = 469.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.73/776.93 = 469.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.73x = 776.93 × 469.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.73x = 364,737.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,737.15/517.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.50

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