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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.44, 770.88 and 308.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.44, 770.88 and 308.78 is: 462.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.44 : 770.88 = 308.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.44/770.88 = 308.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.44x = 770.88 × 308.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.44x = 238,032.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,032.33/514.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.71

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