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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.68, 711.65 and 316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.68, 711.65 and 316.48 is: 436.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.68 : 711.65 = 316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.68/711.65 = 316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.68x = 711.65 × 316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.68x = 225,222.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,222.99/515.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.75

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