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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.96, 773.40 and 450.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.96, 773.40 and 450.16 is: 676.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.96 : 773.40 = 450.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.96/773.40 = 450.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.96x = 773.40 × 450.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.96x = 348,153.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,153.74/514.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.08

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