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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.61, 832.88 and 515.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.61, 832.88 and 515.81 is: 710.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.61 : 832.88 = 515.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.61/832.88 = 515.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.61x = 832.88 × 515.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.61x = 429,601.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,601.09/604.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.54

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