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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.13, 709.18 and 317.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.13, 709.18 and 317.44 is: 437.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.13 : 709.18 = 317.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.13/709.18 = 317.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.13x = 709.18 × 317.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.13x = 225,119.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,119.53/514.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.86

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