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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.62, 771.12 and 443.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.62, 771.12 and 443.34 is: 664.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.62 : 771.12 = 443.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.62/771.12 = 443.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.62x = 771.12 × 443.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.62x = 341,868.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,868.34/514.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.31

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