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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.64, 770.72 and 297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.64, 770.72 and 297.56 is: 445.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.64 : 770.72 = 297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.64/770.72 = 297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.64x = 770.72 × 297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.64x = 229,330.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,330.10/514.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.62

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