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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.64, 709.94 and 348.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.64, 709.94 and 348.79 is: 481.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.64 : 709.94 = 348.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.64/709.94 = 348.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.64x = 709.94 × 348.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.64x = 247,619.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,619.97/514.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.15

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