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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.97, 946.50 and 515.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.97, 946.50 and 515.16 is: 774.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.97 : 946.50 = 515.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.97/946.50 = 515.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.97x = 946.50 × 515.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.97x = 487,598.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,598.94/629.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.00

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