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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514, 767.32 and 445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514, 767.32 and 445.20 is: 664.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514 : 767.32 = 445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514/767.32 = 445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514x = 767.32 × 445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514x = 341,610.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,610.86/514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.61

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