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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.54, 709.71 and 446.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.54, 709.71 and 446.56 is: 614.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.54 : 709.71 = 446.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.54/709.71 = 446.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.54x = 709.71 × 446.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.54x = 316,924.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,924.55/515.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.74

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