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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.87, 773 and 474.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.87, 773 and 474.58 is: 708.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.87 : 773 = 474.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.87/773 = 474.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.87x = 773 × 474.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.87x = 366,850.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,850.34/517.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.38

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