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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.32, 706.42 and 449.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.32, 706.42 and 449.32 is: 620.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.32 : 706.42 = 449.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.32/706.42 = 449.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.32x = 706.42 × 449.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.32x = 317,408.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,408.63/511.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.76

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