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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.59, 771.97 and 283.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.59, 771.97 and 283.59 is: 425.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.59 : 771.97 = 283.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.59/771.97 = 283.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.59x = 771.97 × 283.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.59x = 218,922.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,922.80/514.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.43

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