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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.71, 710.19 and 339.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.71, 710.19 and 339.75 is: 468.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.71 : 710.19 = 339.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.71/710.19 = 339.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.71x = 710.19 × 339.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.71x = 241,287.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,287.05/514.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.78

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