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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.96, 773.95 and 413.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.96, 773.95 and 413.11 is: 619.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.96 : 773.95 = 413.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.96/773.95 = 413.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.96x = 773.95 × 413.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.96x = 319,724.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,724.42/515.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.67

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