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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.75, 775.98 and 420.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.75, 775.98 and 420.48 is: 630.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.75 : 775.98 = 420.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.75/775.98 = 420.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.75x = 775.98 × 420.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.75x = 326,284.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,284.07/517.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.20

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