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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.60, 771.96 and 297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.60, 771.96 and 297.88 is: 446.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.60 : 771.96 = 297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.60/771.96 = 297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.60x = 771.96 × 297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.60x = 229,951.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,951.44/514.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.85

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