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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.82, 710.52 and 483.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.82, 710.52 and 483.54 is: 667.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.82 : 710.52 = 483.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.82/710.52 = 483.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.82x = 710.52 × 483.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.82x = 343,564.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,564.84/514.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.35

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