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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.89, 710.44 and 422.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.89, 710.44 and 422.97 is: 582.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.89 : 710.44 = 422.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.89/710.44 = 422.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.89x = 710.44 × 422.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.89x = 300,494.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,494.81/515.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.48

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