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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.97, 773.96 and 414.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.97, 773.96 and 414.59 is: 621.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.97 : 773.96 = 414.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.97/773.96 = 414.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.97x = 773.96 × 414.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.97x = 320,876.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,876.66/515.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.89

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