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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.19, 832.97 and 515.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.19, 832.97 and 515.31 is: 710.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.19 : 832.97 = 515.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.19/832.97 = 515.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.19x = 832.97 × 515.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.19x = 429,235.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,235.19/604.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.44

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