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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.54, 771.81 and 469.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.54, 771.81 and 469.99 is: 704.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.54 : 771.81 = 469.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.54/771.81 = 469.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.54x = 771.81 × 469.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.54x = 362,742.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,742.98/514.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.99

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