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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.39, 771.59 and 489.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.39, 771.59 and 489.49 is: 734.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.39 : 771.59 = 489.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.39/771.59 = 489.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.39x = 771.59 × 489.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.39x = 377,685.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,685.59/514.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.24

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