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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.61, 771.72 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.61, 771.72 and 319.32 is: 478.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.61 : 771.72 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.61/771.72 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.61x = 771.72 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.61x = 246,426.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,426.23/514.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.86

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