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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.60, 771.78 and 422.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.60, 771.78 and 422.92 is: 634.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.60 : 771.78 = 422.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.60/771.78 = 422.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.60x = 771.78 × 422.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.60x = 326,401.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,401.20/514.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.28

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