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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.84, 710.62 and 331.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.84, 710.62 and 331.16 is: 457.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.84 : 710.62 = 331.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.84/710.62 = 331.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.84x = 710.62 × 331.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.84x = 235,328.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,328.92/514.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.09

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