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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.36, 768.72 and 466.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.36, 768.72 and 466.16 is: 695.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.36 : 768.72 = 466.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.36/768.72 = 466.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.36x = 768.72 × 466.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.36x = 358,346.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,346.52/515.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.33

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