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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.48, 773.06 and 321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.48, 773.06 and 321.66 is: 482.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.48 : 773.06 = 321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.48/773.06 = 321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.48x = 773.06 × 321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.48x = 248,660.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,660.87/515.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.39

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