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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.31, 710.55 and 474.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.31, 710.55 and 474.31 is: 654.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.31 : 710.55 = 474.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.31/710.55 = 474.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.31x = 710.55 × 474.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.31x = 337,016.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,016.53/515.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.00

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