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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.91, 773.95 and 296.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.91, 773.95 and 296.63 is: 444.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.91 : 773.95 = 296.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.91/773.95 = 296.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.91x = 773.95 × 296.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.91x = 229,576.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,576.79/515.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.99

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