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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.64, 767.08 and 484.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.64, 767.08 and 484.69 is: 722.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.64 : 767.08 = 484.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.64/767.08 = 484.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.64x = 767.08 × 484.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.64x = 371,796.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,796.01/514.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.44

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