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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.54, 706.68 and 508.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.54, 706.68 and 508.62 is: 697.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.54 : 706.68 = 508.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.54/706.68 = 508.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.54x = 706.68 × 508.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.54x = 359,431.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,431.58/515.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.19

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