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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.79, 770.99 and 331.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.79, 770.99 and 331.64 is: 496.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.79 : 770.99 = 331.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.79/770.99 = 331.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.79x = 770.99 × 331.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.79x = 255,685.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,685.61/514.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.68

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