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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.22, 709.80 and 337.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.22, 709.80 and 337.46 is: 465.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.22 : 709.80 = 337.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.22/709.80 = 337.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.22x = 709.80 × 337.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.22x = 239,529.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,529.11/514.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.81

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