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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.86, 711.45 and 463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.86, 711.45 and 463.32 is: 636.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.86 : 711.45 = 463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.86/711.45 = 463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.86x = 711.45 × 463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.86x = 329,629.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,629.01/517.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.52

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