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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.82, 711.41 and 453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.82, 711.41 and 453.52 is: 625.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.82 : 711.41 = 453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.82/711.41 = 453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.82x = 711.41 × 453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.82x = 322,635.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,635.11/515.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.49

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