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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.48, 773.91 and 438.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.48, 773.91 and 438.94 is: 659.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.48 : 773.91 = 438.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.48/773.91 = 438.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.48x = 773.91 × 438.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.48x = 339,700.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,700.06/515.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.00

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