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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.28, 772.41 and 441.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.28, 772.41 and 441.87 is: 662.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.28 : 772.41 = 441.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.28/772.41 = 441.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.28x = 772.41 × 441.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.28x = 341,304.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,304.81/515.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.37

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