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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.92, 709.85 and 445.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.92, 709.85 and 445.75 is: 613.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.92 : 709.85 = 445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.92/709.85 = 445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.92x = 709.85 × 445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.92x = 316,415.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,415.35/515.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.31

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