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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.89, 714.50 and 331.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.89, 714.50 and 331.49 is: 457.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.89 : 714.50 = 331.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.89/714.50 = 331.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.89x = 714.50 × 331.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.89x = 236,850.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,850.04/517.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.33

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