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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.93, 710.61 and 315.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.93, 710.61 and 315.74 is: 435.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.93 : 710.61 = 315.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.93/710.61 = 315.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.93x = 710.61 × 315.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.93x = 224,364.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,364.45/514.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.72

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