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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.90, 714.48 and 321.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.90, 714.48 and 321.06 is: 442.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.90 : 714.48 = 321.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.90/714.48 = 321.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.90x = 714.48 × 321.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.90x = 229,390.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,390.95/517.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.93

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