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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.02, 771.54 and 319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.02, 771.54 and 319.44 is: 478.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.02 : 771.54 = 319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.02/771.54 = 319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.02x = 771.54 × 319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.02x = 246,460.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,460.74/515.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.55

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