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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.72, 770 and 484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.72, 770 and 484 is: 724.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.72 : 770 = 484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.72/770 = 484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.72x = 770 × 484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.72x = 372,680
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,680/514.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.04

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