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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.84, 774.14 and 299.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.84, 774.14 and 299.88 is: 449.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.84 : 774.14 = 299.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.84/774.14 = 299.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.84x = 774.14 × 299.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.84x = 232,149.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,149.10/516.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.17

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