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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.98, 713.04 and 452.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.98, 713.04 and 452.40 is: 622.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.98 : 713.04 = 452.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.98/713.04 = 452.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.98x = 713.04 × 452.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.98x = 322,579.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,579.30/517.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.76

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