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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.03, 773.43 and 298.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.03, 773.43 and 298.54 is: 447.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.03 : 773.43 = 298.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.03/773.43 = 298.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.03x = 773.43 × 298.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.03x = 230,899.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,899.79/516.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.45

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