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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.88, 771.54 and 309.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.88, 771.54 and 309.22 is: 463.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.88 : 771.54 = 309.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.88/771.54 = 309.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.88x = 771.54 × 309.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.88x = 238,572.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,572.51/514.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.36

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