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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.28, 957.51 and 514.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.28, 957.51 and 514.80 is: 772.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.28 : 957.51 = 514.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.28/957.51 = 514.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.28x = 957.51 × 514.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.28x = 492,926.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,926.15/638.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.27

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