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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.30, 711.60 and 466.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.30, 711.60 and 466.70 is: 644.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.30 : 711.60 = 466.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.30/711.60 = 466.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.30x = 711.60 × 466.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.30x = 332,103.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,103.72/515.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.49

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