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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.80, 774.54 and 414.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.80, 774.54 and 414.66 is: 620.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.80 : 774.54 = 414.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.80/774.54 = 414.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.80x = 774.54 × 414.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.80x = 321,170.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,170.76/517.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.26

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