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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.08, 773.35 and 412.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.08, 773.35 and 412.04 is: 618.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.08 : 773.35 = 412.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.08/773.35 = 412.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.08x = 773.35 × 412.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.08x = 318,647.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,647.69/515.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.63

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