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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.83, 714.72 and 465.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.83, 714.72 and 465.28 is: 642.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.83 : 714.72 = 465.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.83/714.72 = 465.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.83x = 714.72 × 465.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.83x = 332,547.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,547.89/517.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.19

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