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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.24, 710.56 and 456.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.24, 710.56 and 456.01 is: 628.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.24 : 710.56 = 456.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.24/710.56 = 456.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.24x = 710.56 × 456.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.24x = 324,018.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,018.41/515.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.87

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