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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.07, 767.15 and 459.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.07, 767.15 and 459.39 is: 685.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.07 : 767.15 = 459.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.07/767.15 = 459.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.07x = 767.15 × 459.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.07x = 352,418.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,418.74/514.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.55

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