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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.59, 711.61 and 329.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.59, 711.61 and 329.14 is: 454.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.59 : 711.61 = 329.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.59/711.61 = 329.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.59x = 711.61 × 329.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.59x = 234,216.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,216.71/515.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.27

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