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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.08, 771.84 and 322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.08, 771.84 and 322.56 is: 484.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.08 : 771.84 = 322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.08/771.84 = 322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.08x = 771.84 × 322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.08x = 248,964.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,964.71/514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.29

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