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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.19, 771.67 and 411.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.19, 771.67 and 411.91 is: 616.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.19 : 771.67 = 411.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.19/771.67 = 411.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.19x = 771.67 × 411.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.19x = 317,858.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,858.59/515.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.97

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