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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.57, 771.62 and 298.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.57, 771.62 and 298.21 is: 447.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.57 : 771.62 = 298.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.57/771.62 = 298.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.57x = 771.62 × 298.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.57x = 230,103.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,103.31/514.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.18

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