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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.41, 709.72 and 315.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.41, 709.72 and 315.15 is: 434.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.41 : 709.72 = 315.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.41/709.72 = 315.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.41x = 709.72 × 315.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.41x = 223,668.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,668.26/514.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.81

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