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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.46, 709.84 and 304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.46, 709.84 and 304.64 is: 420.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.46 : 709.84 = 304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.46/709.84 = 304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.46x = 709.84 × 304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.46x = 216,245.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,245.66/514.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.34

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