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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.70, 710.10 and 484.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.70, 710.10 and 484.92 is: 667.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.70 : 710.10 = 484.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.70/710.10 = 484.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.70x = 710.10 × 484.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.70x = 344,341.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,341.69/515.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.72

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