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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.54, 709.86 and 317.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.54, 709.86 and 317.98 is: 438.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.54 : 709.86 = 317.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.54/709.86 = 317.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.54x = 709.86 × 317.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.54x = 225,721.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,721.28/514.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.69

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