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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.74, 775.50 and 455.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.74, 775.50 and 455.98 is: 684.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.74 : 775.50 = 455.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.74/775.50 = 455.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.74x = 775.50 × 455.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.74x = 353,612.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,612.49/516.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.31

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