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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.75, 770.79 and 432.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.75, 770.79 and 432.30 is: 647.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.75 : 770.79 = 432.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.75/770.79 = 432.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.75x = 770.79 × 432.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.75x = 333,208.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,208.55/514.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.32

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