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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.33, 709.48 and 317.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.33, 709.48 and 317.70 is: 438.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.33 : 709.48 = 317.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.33/709.48 = 317.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.33x = 709.48 × 317.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.33x = 225,401.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,401.80/514.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.24

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