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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.54, 709.92 and 304.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.54, 709.92 and 304.66 is: 420.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.54 : 709.92 = 304.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.54/709.92 = 304.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.54x = 709.92 × 304.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.54x = 216,284.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,284.23/514.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.34

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