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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.72, 771 and 406.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.72, 771 and 406.18 is: 608.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.72 : 771 = 406.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.72/771 = 406.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.72x = 771 × 406.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.72x = 313,164.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,164.78/514.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.42

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