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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.97, 776.01 and 462.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.97, 776.01 and 462.61 is: 693.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.97 : 776.01 = 462.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.97/776.01 = 462.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.97x = 776.01 × 462.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.97x = 358,989.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,989.99/517.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.07

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