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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.27, 772.22 and 298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.27, 772.22 and 298 is: 447.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.27 : 772.22 = 298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.27/772.22 = 298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.27x = 772.22 × 298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.27x = 230,121.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,121.56/514.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.47

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