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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.69, 710.57 and 340.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.69, 710.57 and 340.34 is: 469.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.69 : 710.57 = 340.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.69/710.57 = 340.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.69x = 710.57 × 340.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.69x = 241,832.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,832.69/514.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.86

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