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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.76, 772.13 and 298.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.76, 772.13 and 298.49 is: 447.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.76 : 772.13 = 298.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.76/772.13 = 298.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.76x = 772.13 × 298.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.76x = 230,469.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,469.97/514.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.73

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