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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.40, 774.26 and 446.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.40, 774.26 and 446.24 is: 670.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.40 : 774.26 = 446.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.40/774.26 = 446.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.40x = 774.26 × 446.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.40x = 345,499.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,499.68/515.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.35

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