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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.84, 714.10 and 331.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.84, 714.10 and 331.12 is: 456.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.84 : 714.10 = 331.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.84/714.10 = 331.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.84x = 714.10 × 331.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.84x = 236,452.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,452.79/517.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.61

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