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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.36, 856.56 and 515.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.36, 856.56 and 515.16 is: 710.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.36 : 856.56 = 515.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.36/856.56 = 515.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.36x = 856.56 × 515.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.36x = 441,265.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,265.45/621.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.16

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