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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.68, 710.27 and 315.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.68, 710.27 and 315.48 is: 435.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.68 : 710.27 = 315.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.68/710.27 = 315.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.68x = 710.27 × 315.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.68x = 224,075.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,075.98/514.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.37

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