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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.33, 771.84 and 309.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.33, 771.84 and 309.47 is: 463.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.33 : 771.84 = 309.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.33/771.84 = 309.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.33x = 771.84 × 309.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.33x = 238,863.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,863.71/515.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.52

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