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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.99, 774.70 and 439.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.99, 774.70 and 439.45 is: 659.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.99 : 774.70 = 439.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.99/774.70 = 439.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.99x = 774.70 × 439.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.99x = 340,438.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,438.88/515.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.77

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