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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.32, 710.72 and 453.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.32, 710.72 and 453.01 is: 624.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.32 : 710.72 = 453.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.32/710.72 = 453.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.32x = 710.72 × 453.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.32x = 321,965.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,965.04/515.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.79

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