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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.98, 770.85 and 406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.98, 770.85 and 406.44 is: 608.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.98 : 770.85 = 406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.98/770.85 = 406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.98x = 770.85 × 406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.98x = 313,304.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,304.27/514.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.38

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