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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.44, 770.64 and 405.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.44, 770.64 and 405.90 is: 608.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.44 : 770.64 = 405.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.44/770.64 = 405.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.44x = 770.64 × 405.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.44x = 312,802.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,802.78/514.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.05

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