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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.80, 776.70 and 420.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.80, 776.70 and 420.60 is: 630.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.80 : 776.70 = 420.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.80/776.70 = 420.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.80x = 776.70 × 420.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.80x = 326,680.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,680.02/517.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.90

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