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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.10, 710.96 and 456.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.10, 710.96 and 456.48 is: 630.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.10 : 710.96 = 456.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.10/710.96 = 456.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.10x = 710.96 × 456.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.10x = 324,539.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,539.02/515.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.05

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