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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.41, 796.25 and 514.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.41, 796.25 and 514.22 is: 710.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.41 : 796.25 = 514.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.41/796.25 = 514.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.41x = 796.25 × 514.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.41x = 409,444.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,444.98/576.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.33

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