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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.60, 710.31 and 488.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.60, 710.31 and 488.48 is: 674.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.60 : 710.31 = 488.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.60/710.31 = 488.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.60x = 710.31 × 488.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.60x = 346,972.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,972.23/514.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.26

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