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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.22, 771.34 and 323.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.22, 771.34 and 323.06 is: 484.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.22 : 771.34 = 323.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.22/771.34 = 323.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.22x = 771.34 × 323.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.22x = 249,189.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,189.10/514.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.60

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