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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.28, 710.60 and 489.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.28, 710.60 and 489.36 is: 674.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.28 : 710.60 = 489.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.28/710.60 = 489.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.28x = 710.60 × 489.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.28x = 347,739.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,739.22/515.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.85

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