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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.43, 710.09 and 304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.43, 710.09 and 304.64 is: 420.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.43 : 710.09 = 304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.43/710.09 = 304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.43x = 710.09 × 304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.43x = 216,316.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,316.74/514.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.50

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