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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.55, 710.84 and 475.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.55, 710.84 and 475.67 is: 657.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.55 : 710.84 = 475.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.55/710.84 = 475.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.55x = 710.84 × 475.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.55x = 338,125.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,125.26/514.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.13

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