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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.84, 775.84 and 300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.84, 775.84 and 300.96 is: 450.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.84 : 775.84 = 300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.84/775.84 = 300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.84x = 775.84 × 300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.84x = 233,496.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,496.81/517.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.91

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