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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.28, 710.92 and 305.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.28, 710.92 and 305.47 is: 421.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.28 : 710.92 = 305.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.28/710.92 = 305.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.28x = 710.92 × 305.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.28x = 217,164.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,164.73/515.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.45

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