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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.16, 710.64 and 442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.16, 710.64 and 442.44 is: 610.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.16 : 710.64 = 442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.16/710.64 = 442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.16x = 710.64 × 442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.16x = 314,415.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,415.56/515.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.33

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