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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.46, 968.12 and 515.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.46, 968.12 and 515.46 is: 711.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.46 : 968.12 = 515.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.46/968.12 = 515.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.46x = 968.12 × 515.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.46x = 499,030.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,030.12/701.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.42

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