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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.32, 907.68 and 517.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.32, 907.68 and 517.62 is: 777.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.32 : 907.68 = 517.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.32/907.68 = 517.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.32x = 907.68 × 517.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.32x = 469,833.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,833.32/604.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.46

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