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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.26, 771.39 and 484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.26, 771.39 and 484.20 is: 726.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.26 : 771.39 = 484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.26/771.39 = 484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.26x = 771.39 × 484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.26x = 373,507.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,507.04/514.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.30

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