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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.95, 774.68 and 297.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.95, 774.68 and 297.13 is: 445.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.95 : 774.68 = 297.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.95/774.68 = 297.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.95x = 774.68 × 297.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.95x = 230,177.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,177.25/516.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.26

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