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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.46, 770.48 and 405.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.46, 770.48 and 405.92 is: 607.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.46 : 770.48 = 405.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.46/770.48 = 405.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.46x = 770.48 × 405.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.46x = 312,753.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,753.24/514.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.93

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