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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.10, 771.97 and 446.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.10, 771.97 and 446.30 is: 668.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.10 : 771.97 = 446.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.10/771.97 = 446.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.10x = 771.97 × 446.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.10x = 344,531.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,531.99/515.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.86

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