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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.96, 774.90 and 321.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.96, 774.90 and 321.96 is: 482.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.96 : 774.90 = 321.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.96/774.90 = 321.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.96x = 774.90 × 321.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.96x = 249,486.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,486.80/516.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.60

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