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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.53, 710.04 and 304.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.53, 710.04 and 304.68 is: 420.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.53 : 710.04 = 304.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.53/710.04 = 304.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.53x = 710.04 × 304.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.53x = 216,334.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,334.99/514.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.45

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