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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.59, 774.98 and 308.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.59, 774.98 and 308.72 is: 463.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.59 : 774.98 = 308.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.59/774.98 = 308.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.59x = 774.98 × 308.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.59x = 239,249.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,249.50/516.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.13

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