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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.98, 775.14 and 408.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.98, 775.14 and 408.63 is: 611.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.98 : 775.14 = 408.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.98/775.14 = 408.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.98x = 775.14 × 408.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.98x = 316,741.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,741.58/517.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.50

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