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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.64, 774.62 and 446.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.64, 774.62 and 446.48 is: 670.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.64 : 774.62 = 446.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.64/774.62 = 446.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.64x = 774.62 × 446.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.64x = 345,852.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,852.34/515.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.72

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