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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.16, 924.48 and 515.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.16, 924.48 and 515.40 is: 772.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.16 : 924.48 = 515.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.16/924.48 = 515.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.16x = 924.48 × 515.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.16x = 476,476.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,476.99/617.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.05

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