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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.48, 709.68 and 317.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.48, 709.68 and 317.86 is: 438.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.48 : 709.68 = 317.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.48/709.68 = 317.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.48x = 709.68 × 317.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.48x = 225,578.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,578.88/514.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.46

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