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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.12, 770.92 and 411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.12, 770.92 and 411.60 is: 617.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.12 : 770.92 = 411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.12/770.92 = 411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.12x = 770.92 × 411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.12x = 317,310.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,310.67/514.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.19

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