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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.34, 708.87 and 452.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.34, 708.87 and 452.01 is: 621.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.34 : 708.87 = 452.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.34/708.87 = 452.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.34x = 708.87 × 452.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.34x = 320,414.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,414.07/515.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.75

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