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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.92, 716.10 and 453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.92, 716.10 and 453.12 is: 626.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.92 : 716.10 = 453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.92/716.10 = 453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.92x = 716.10 × 453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.92x = 324,479.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,479.23/517.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.50

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