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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.19, 773.46 and 309.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.19, 773.46 and 309.87 is: 465.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.19 : 773.46 = 309.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.19/773.46 = 309.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.19x = 773.46 × 309.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.19x = 239,672.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,672.05/515.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.21

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