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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.08, 771.84 and 298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.08, 771.84 and 298.08 is: 447.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.08 : 771.84 = 298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.08/771.84 = 298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.08x = 771.84 × 298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.08x = 230,070.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,070.07/514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.54

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