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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.88, 714.26 and 455.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.88, 714.26 and 455.58 is: 628.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.88 : 714.26 = 455.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.88/714.26 = 455.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.88x = 714.26 × 455.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.88x = 325,403.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,403.71/517.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.34

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