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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.58, 971.46 and 517.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.58, 971.46 and 517.50 is: 713.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.58 : 971.46 = 517.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.58/971.46 = 517.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.58x = 971.46 × 517.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.58x = 502,730.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,730.55/704.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.52

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