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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.60, 772 and 322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.60, 772 and 322 is: 483.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.60 : 772 = 322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.60/772 = 322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.60x = 772 × 322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.60x = 248,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,584/514.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.06

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