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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.84, 770.98 and 297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.84, 770.98 and 297.76 is: 445.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.84 : 770.98 = 297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.84/770.98 = 297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.84x = 770.98 × 297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.84x = 229,567.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,567.00/514.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.90

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