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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.59, 773.47 and 284.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.59, 773.47 and 284.59 is: 426.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.59 : 773.47 = 284.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.59/773.47 = 284.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.59x = 773.47 × 284.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.59x = 220,121.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,121.83/515.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.93

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