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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.52, 770.84 and 297.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.52, 770.84 and 297.64 is: 445.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.52 : 770.84 = 297.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.52/770.84 = 297.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.52x = 770.84 × 297.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.52x = 229,432.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,432.82/514.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.92

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