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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.74, 714.42 and 439.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.74, 714.42 and 439.37 is: 606.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.74 : 714.42 = 439.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.74/714.42 = 439.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.74x = 714.42 × 439.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.74x = 313,897.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,897.84/517.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.28

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