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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.99, 915.30 and 515.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.99, 915.30 and 515.30 is: 711.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.99 : 915.30 = 515.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.99/915.30 = 515.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.99x = 915.30 × 515.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.99x = 471,649.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,649.51/662.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.40

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