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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.94, 774.02 and 464.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.94, 774.02 and 464.30 is: 696.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.94 : 774.02 = 464.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.94/774.02 = 464.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.94x = 774.02 × 464.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.94x = 359,377.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,377.10/515.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.55

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