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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.91, 770.67 and 465.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.91, 770.67 and 465.68 is: 696.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.91 : 770.67 = 465.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.91/770.67 = 465.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.91x = 770.67 × 465.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.91x = 358,885.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,885.61/514.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.99

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