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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.48, 774.55 and 322.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.48, 774.55 and 322.66 is: 483.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.48 : 774.55 = 322.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.48/774.55 = 322.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.48x = 774.55 × 322.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.48x = 249,916.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,916.30/516.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.88

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