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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.25, 771.66 and 455.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.25, 771.66 and 455.31 is: 681.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.25 : 771.66 = 455.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.25/771.66 = 455.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.25x = 771.66 × 455.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.25x = 351,344.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,344.51/515.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.89

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