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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.87, 714 and 452.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.87, 714 and 452.26 is: 623.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.87 : 714 = 452.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.87/714 = 452.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.87x = 714 × 452.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.87x = 322,913.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,913.64/517.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.54

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