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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.30, 770.82 and 319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.30, 770.82 and 319 is: 478.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.30 : 770.82 = 319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.30/770.82 = 319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.30x = 770.82 × 319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.30x = 245,891.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,891.58/514.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.11

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