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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.18, 771.08 and 443.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.18, 771.08 and 443.90 is: 664.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.18 : 771.08 = 443.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.18/771.08 = 443.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.18x = 771.08 × 443.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.18x = 342,282.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,282.12/515.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.39

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