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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.88, 775.74 and 482.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.88, 775.74 and 482.24 is: 722.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.88 : 775.74 = 482.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.88/775.74 = 482.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.88x = 775.74 × 482.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.88x = 374,092.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,092.86/517.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.35

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