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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.96, 776.94 and 426.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.96, 776.94 and 426.46 is: 639.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.96 : 776.94 = 426.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.96/776.94 = 426.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.96x = 776.94 × 426.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.96x = 331,333.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,333.53/517.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.69

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