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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.94, 773.82 and 320.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.94, 773.82 and 320.64 is: 480.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.94 : 773.82 = 320.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.94/773.82 = 320.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.94x = 773.82 × 320.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.94x = 248,117.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,117.64/515.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.90

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