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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.54, 773.56 and 320.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.54, 773.56 and 320.48 is: 480.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.54 : 773.56 = 320.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.54/773.56 = 320.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.54x = 773.56 × 320.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.54x = 247,910.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,910.51/515.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.88

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