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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.96, 771.60 and 411.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.96, 771.60 and 411.70 is: 616.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.96 : 771.60 = 411.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.96/771.60 = 411.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.96x = 771.60 × 411.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.96x = 317,667.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,667.72/514.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.88

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