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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.69, 772.43 and 412.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.69, 772.43 and 412.41 is: 617.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.69 : 772.43 = 412.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.69/772.43 = 412.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.69x = 772.43 × 412.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.69x = 318,555.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,555.79/515.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.73

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