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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.73, 771.08 and 308.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.73, 771.08 and 308.68 is: 462.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.73 : 771.08 = 308.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.73/771.08 = 308.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.73x = 771.08 × 308.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.73x = 238,016.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,016.39/514.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.41

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