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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.46, 771.86 and 283.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.46, 771.86 and 283.48 is: 425.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.46 : 771.86 = 283.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.46/771.86 = 283.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.46x = 771.86 × 283.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.46x = 218,806.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,806.87/514.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.31

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