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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.16, 773.10 and 298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.16, 773.10 and 298.44 is: 447.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.16 : 773.10 = 298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.16/773.10 = 298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.16x = 773.10 × 298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.16x = 230,723.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,723.96/515.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.87

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