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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.64, 711.18 and 453.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.64, 711.18 and 453.72 is: 625.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.64 : 711.18 = 453.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.64/711.18 = 453.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.64x = 711.18 × 453.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.64x = 322,676.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,676.59/515.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.78

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