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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.69, 771.14 and 428.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.69, 771.14 and 428.58 is: 642.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.69 : 771.14 = 428.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.69/771.14 = 428.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.69x = 771.14 × 428.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.69x = 330,491.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,491.11/514.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.12

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