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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.46, 770.97 and 445.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.46, 770.97 and 445.81 is: 668.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.46 : 770.97 = 445.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.46/770.97 = 445.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.46x = 770.97 × 445.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.46x = 343,706.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,706.14/514.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.09

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