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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.80, 710.28 and 339.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.80, 710.28 and 339.84 is: 468.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.80 : 710.28 = 339.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.80/710.28 = 339.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.80x = 710.28 × 339.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.80x = 241,381.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,381.56/514.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.88

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